CC - Item 5A - Proclamation Nation Red Ribbon WeekWHEREAS, The City of Rosemead values the health and safety of all our citizens; and
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WHEREAS, substance abuse is particularly damaging to one of our most valuable
resources, our children, and a contributing factor in the three leading causes of death for
teenagers accidents, homicides, and suicides; and
REAS, there is hope in winning the War on Drugs, and the hope lies in the hard work and
determination of our communities to create a drug free environment; and
WHEREAS, the goal of Red Ribbon Week is that the City of Rosemead, Rosemead Public Safety
CONNECTIONS and the Temple Sheriffs Station involve families, schools, businesses,
churches, law enforcement agencies and service organizations in all aspects of this
campaign and establish an atmosphere that supports awareness, education and on -going
initiatives to prevent illegal drug use, and;
WHEREAS, the red ribbon was chosen as a symbol commemorating the work of Enrique "Kiki"
Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration agent, who was murdered in the line of
duty and has come to represent the belief that one person CAN make a difference; and
WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Week Campaign theme promotes family and individual responsibilities
for living healthy, drug -free lifestyles, without illegal drugs or the illegal use of legal
drugs, and;
WHEREAS, October 23 -31, 2011, has been designated National Red Ribbon Week calling on all
Rosemead residents to show their support for a drug -free community by wearing a red
ribbon and participating in drug -free activities in our local schools and community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rosemead City Council does hereby proclaim October
23 -31, 2011 as "Red Ribbon Week," in the City of Rosemead and encourage all citizens, businesses, public
and private agencies, and educational institutions to wear and display red ribbons and participate in drug -
free activities throughout that week, joining the rest of the state in promoting the Red Ribbon Celebration
and a drug -free America.
STEVEN LY, MAYOR
SANDRA ARMENTA, MAYOR PRO TEM
MARGARET CLARK, COUNCIL MEMBER
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BILL ALARCON, COUNCIL MEMBER
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