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RESOLUTION NO. 7(f
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDDING PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 23-30 AS "RED RIBBON WEEK. "
WHEREAS, the National RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN will be
celebrated October 23-30, 1988, and President Reagan and Mrs.
Reagan are honorary chairs of this community focus on DRUG-
FREE CHOICES; and
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, business, law enforcement, churches
and synagogues, hospitals, service organizations, government
agencies, and individuals will demonstrate their commitment
to healthy, drug-free choices by wearing and displaying red
ribbons during this week-long campaign; and
WHEREAS, the abuse of drugs and alcohol permeates every
aspect of American society; and
WHEREAS, alcohol problems cost the State of California
approximately $11. 6 billion each year in lost worker produc-
tivity, health and medical costs, motor vehicle accidents,
violent crimes, social responses, and fire losses; and
WHEREAS, the economic cost of substance abuse to Cali-
fornians is estimated to be $17 . 6 billion annually; and
WHEREAS, over 51% of California 11th graders have tried
an illicit drug by 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 offenses 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 lead
to failing grades, failing jobs, crime, addiction and,
ultimately, loss of life; and
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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
WHEREAS, education through the available programs can
save lives and make communities safer for all Californians;
and
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 23-30, 1988, 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 healthy lives.
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 18th day of October
1988, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Carter, Fulton, & Johannessen
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffam & D.Ihl'
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
K."' IAUWICE 4OHANNESSEN, Mayor
City of Redding
ATTEST
ETH L A. NICHOLS, City r.. erk
FORM APPROVED:
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RA BALL A. HAYS, i Attorney
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