HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso. 1990-497 - Proclaiming October 21-28, 1990, as "Red Ribbon Week" ' � � � .
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RESOLUTION No . qo - y97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
PROCLAIMING OCTOBF,R 21-28 , 1990 , AS "RED RIBBON WEEK . "
WHERF.nS , the National RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN will be celebrated
October 21-28 , 1990 , and Presi.dent and Mrs . Bush are honorary
chairs of this communitv focus on DRUG-FREE CHOICES; and
WHEREAS , Californians for DRUG-FREE YOUTH, INC . , is
coordinating this grass roots commun.ity ef.fort 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 , qovernment agencies , and
individuals in the State of California will demonstrate their
commitment for a drug-free society by wearinq 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 , 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
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
proqrams can save lives and make communities safer for al.l Z
Californians ; '
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NOW, THEREFORE , IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council
of the City of Redding does hereby support the Red Ribbor
Campaign, and proclaims October 21-28 , 1990 , as "Red Ribbon Week"
in the City of Redding .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council encourages it�
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 foregoinq Resolution was intro-
duced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Redding on the 16th da� of October , 1990 , and wa�
duly adopted at said meeting by the £ollowing vote :
AYES : COUNCIL rtEMaEas : Arness , Dahl , Fulton, Moss & Buffum
NOES : COUNCIL MEMBERS : None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMSERS : None
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ANCY � �FUM, May;�r
City o`� Redding
ATTEST: FORM PPROVED:
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ETHEL A. NICHOLS , City Clerk DALL A. HAYS , City Attorne�
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