HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 13- Red Ribbon Week October 23-31, 2013 RED
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RED RIBBON WEEK PRO CI AMATION
WHEREAS,Alcohol and drug abuse in this Nation have reached epidemic stages; and
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 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
WHEREAS, The National Red Ribbon Campaign will be celebrated in every community in
America during Red Ribbon Week, October 2331; 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Bozeman does hereby proclaim
October 23-31, as RED RIBBON WEEK, and encourages 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.
Dated this 22""day of October '2 Y '3. ,,
Mayor
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