CC - Item 2 - Red Ribbon WeekRED RIBBON WEEK
October 18-26, 2008
WHEREAS, alcohol, tobacco and other drug use and abuse has reached pandemic
stages in California and throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that community members launch unified and visible
alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention education programs and
activities to eliminate the demand for these substances; and
WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon celebration will be observed across America during Red
Ribbon Week, October 18-26, 2008; and
WHEREAS, parents, youth, government, business, law enforcement, schools, religious
institutions, service organizations, social services, health services, media,
and the general public will demonstrate their commitment to drug-free
communities by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this week-long
celebration; and
WHEREAS, the community of Rosemead further commits resources to ensure the
success of the RED RIBBON celebration and year round alcohol, tobacco
and other drug prevention efforts; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rosemead City Council hereby
Support October 18-26, 2008 as RED RIBBON WEEK, and encourages all citizens to
participate in alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention programs and activities, making a
visible statement and commitment to healthy, drug-free communities in which to raise a
generation of drug-free youth.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of October, 2008.
John Tran, Mayor
John Nunez, Mayor Pro Tern
Polly Low, Council Member
Margaret Clark, Council Member
Gary Taylor, Council Member
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