CC - Item 2A - Proclamation Declaring October 23-31, 2020 as "Red Ribbon Week" in the City of Rosemead 11.4 lit.
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_ .. Declaring October 23-31, 2020
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as "Red Ribbon Week"
in the Cit of Rosemead
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WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead values the health and safety of all our citizens; and
WHEREAS, substance abuse is particularly damaging to one of our most valuable
liarresources, our children, and a contributing factor in the three leading
causes of death for teenager accidents, homicides, and suicides; and
WHEREAS, there is hope in winning the battle against illicit drugs, and the hope lies
in the hard work and determination of our communities to create a drug
free environment; and
t WHEREAS, October 23-31, 2020, has been designated National Red Ribbon Week,the
theme for this year is "Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Free". 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 City of Rosemead, Rosemead's Public Safety CONNECTIONS, the
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's STAR Program, and
the Temple Sheriff's Station involve families, schools, businesses, faith
based organizations, law enforcement agencies and service organizations
in all aspects of the "Red Ribbon Week" Campaign and establishes an
atmosphere that supports awareness, education and on-going initiatives to
prevent illegal drug use and promote a healthy living, drug-free lifestyle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rosemead City Council does hereby proclaim
October 23-31, 2020 as "Red Ribbon Week," in the City of Rosemead and encourages all citizens,
businesses, public and private agencies, and educational institutions, to show their support by
wearing or displaying a red ribbon and participating in drug-free activities throughout the week, and
joining the rest of the state in promoting the Red Ribbon Celebration and a drug-free America.
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Sandra Armenta, Mayor
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Polly Low;Mayor Pro Tern Margaret Clark, Council Member
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Sean Dang, Cd ncil Member Steven Ly, Council Member i
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