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RESOLUTION NO. 89'A.Y0
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 22-28 , 1989 , AS "RED RIBBON WEEK. "
WHEREAS , the National RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN will be celebrated
October 22-28 , 1989 , and President and Mrs . Bush are honorary
chairs of this community focus on DRUG-FREE CHOICES; and
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WHEREAS , Californians for DRUG-FREE YOUTH, INC. , is
coordinating this grass roots community effort in a united effort
with the Shasta County Chemical People, Inc . and the Redding
Police Department, Crime Prevention Unit; and
WHEREAS, schools, businesses, law enforcement agencies ,
churches, hospitals, service clubs, government agencies, and
individuals in the State of California will demonstrate their
commitment for a drug-free society by wearing and displaying red
ribbons during this week-long campaign; and
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WHEREAS , the abuse of drugs and alcohol permeates every
aspect of American society; and
WHEREAS, alcohol problems cost the State of California over
11 billion dollars each year in lost worker productivity, health
and medical costs, motor vehicle accidents , violent crimes,
social responses , and fire losses, bringing the total annual
economic cost of substance abuse to Californians to approximately
$17 .6 billion; and
WHEREAS, over 51% of California 11th graders have tried an
illicit drug by the age of 16 ; and over 60 ,000 California high
school students use marijuana daily; and
WHEREAS, 365 , 838 Californians under the age of 20 were
arrested for felony and misdemeanor drug violations in 1986 ; and
WHEREAS , juvenile arrest rates for drug law violations have
experienced a dramatic increase since 1981 ; and
WHEREAS, the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol can leadto
failing grades, failing jobs, crime, addiction, and, ultimately,
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,; loss of life; and
WHEREAS, as long as the demand for drugs exists, supply will
follow and availability will remain; and
WHEREAS, the prevention of drug abuse through awareness and
education is necessary to bankrupt the suppliers and stop the
drug cycle; and
WHEREAS , awareness of and education through available
programs can save lives and make communities safer for all
Californians;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council
of the City of Redding does hereby support the Red Ribbon
Campaign, and proclaims October 22-28 , 1989 , as "Red Ribbon Week" 1
in the City of Redding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council encourages its
citizens to participate in drug awareness activities, making a
visible statement that we are strongly committed to living a ,
healthy life.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was
introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Redding on the 17th day of October , 1989 , and
was duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES : COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffum, Dahl , Fulton, Johannessen, & Carter
NOES : COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS : None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS : None
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SCOTT CARTER, Mayor
City of Redding
ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:
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ETHEL A. NICHOLS , City Clerk RA DALL A. HAYS , Ci y Attorney
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