HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 89- Red Ribbon Week October 22-29 1989
PROCLAMATION
RED RI BBON WEEK
October 22-29, 1989
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WHEREAS, alcohol and other drug abuse in this nation has reached epi-
demic stages, and the 15 to 24-year-old age group is dying at
a faster rate than any other age group; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible, unified prevention education
efforts by community members be launched to reduce the de-
mand for drugs; and
WHEREAS, the National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth are
sponsoring the National Red Ribbon Campaign offering citizens
the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug free
lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, the National Red Ribbon Campaign will be celebrated in every
community in America during "Red Ribbon Week" , October
22-29, 1989; and
WHEREAS, President George Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush are the Na-
tional Honorary Chairmen, and Governor and Mrs. Stan
Stephens of Montana are the State Honorary Chairmen to pro-
vide this community focus on a Drug Free America; and
WHEREAS, business, government, law enforcement, schools, religious in-
stitutions, service organizations, youth, physicians, senior
citizens, military, sports teams and individuals will demon-
strate their commitment to drug-free, healthy lifestyles by
wearing and displaying red ribbons during this week-long
campaign; and
WHEREAS, the community of Bozeman further commits its resou rces to
ensure the success of the Red Ribbon Campaign.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Alfred M. Stiff, Mayor of the City of Bozeman, do
hereby proclaim the week of October 22-29, 1989 as
RED RIBBON WEEK
and encourage our citizens to participate in drug prevention education
activities, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to a
drug free community; and to further encourage all citizens to pledge:
My Choice . . . Drug Free.
SEA L IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused
the great seal of the City of
Bozeman, in the State of Montana, to
be affixed at Bozeman, Montana, this
16th day of October, in the year of
our Lord, One Thousand Nine
Hundred and Eighty-Nine.
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