HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-23-17 City Commission Packet Materials - MP1. Red Ribbon Week
Proclamation Regarding
RED RIBBON WEEK
WHEREAS, Alcohol and drug abuse in this Nation have reached epidemic stages; and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that visible, unified prevention education efforts by Alcohol &
Drug Services of Gallatin County, Community Coalition on Drug Awareness, the Elks Drug
Awareness Program, and Gallatin County DUI Task Force be launched to eliminate the
demand for drugs; and
WHEREAS, The National Red Ribbon Campaign offers citizens the opportunity to
demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyles (no use of illegal drugs, no illegal use of
legal drugs and alcohol); and
WHEREAS, The National Red Ribbon Campaign will be celebrated in every community in
America during Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31; and
WHEREAS, business, Government, parents, law enforcement, media, medical institutions,
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; and
WHEREAS, the community of the City of Bozeman further commits its resources to ensure the
success of the Red Ribbon Campaign;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, I Carson Taylor, Mayor of the City of Bozeman,
Montana do hereby proclaim October 23-31, as RED RIBBON WEEK, and encourage its
citizens to participate in drug prevention education activities, not only during Red Ribbon
Week, but all year long, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to a drug-
free City
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, to be affixed this 23rd day of October, 2017.
Signed and proclaimed this 23rd day of October, 2017 in Bozeman, Montana.
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Carson Taylor
Mayor
Bozeman, Montana
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