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IrRED RIBBON WEEK-OCTOBER 23-31,2014
/ WHEREAS, alcohol and other drug abuse in this nation has reached epidemic stages;
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1 WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible, unified prevention education efforts by
community members be launched to eliminate the demand for drugs; and
WHEREAS, the National Family Partnership is sponsoring the National Red Ribbon
Campaign offering residents the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug-free
lifestyles, which includes no use of illegal drugs and no illegal use of legal drugs; and
WHEREAS, the National Red Ribbon Campaign will be celebrated in every community
in America during Red Ribbon Week; and
WHEREAS, business, government, parents, law enforcement, media, medical, religious
institutions, schools, senior citizens, service organizations and youth will demonstrate their
commitment to healthy, drug-free lifestyles by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this
week-long campaign.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, David Glass, Mayor of Petaluma,
along with the members of the City Council, do hereby proclaim October 23-31, 2014 as RED
RIBBON WEEK and encourage all residents to participate in drug prevention education
activities, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to a drug-free state.
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