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RESOLUTION NO. 4F7.--,.14,/
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 25-31 , 1987 , AS "RED RIBBON WEEK. "
WHEREAS , Californians for Drug Free Youth, Inc. , a statewide
parent/community organization, and the California Department of
Alcohol and Drug Programs are co-sponsoring "Red Ribbon Week"
October 25-31 , 1987 ; 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
WHEREAS, the abuse of drugs and alcohol permeates every
aspect of American society; and
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WHEREAS, alcohol problems cost the State of California over
11 billion dollars each year in lost worker productiv)ty, 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 II
WHEREAS , 46 , 000 Californians under the age of 20 were
arrested for felony and misdemeanor drug violations in 11984 ; 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
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 A.
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drug cycle; and II
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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 25-31 , 1987 , as "Red Ribbon Week"
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 20th day of October , 1987 , and was
duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Carter, Fulton, Gard, Johannesslen, & Dahl
NOES : COUNCIL MEMBERS : None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS : None
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MIKE DAHL, Mayor li .
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ETHEL A. NICHOLS , City Clerk
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PPROVED:
L A. HAYS, ity Attorney
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