HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - Red Ribbon WeekPROCLAMATION
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 23 -31; 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; and
WHEREAS, the community of Seal Beach further commits its
resources to ensure the success of the Red Ribbon Campaign;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Seal
Beach City Council 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby affix my signature and the seal
of the City of Seal Beach this 24thth day of October, 2016.
Sandra Massa - Lavitt, Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem: Mike Varipapa
City Council Members:
David Sloan
Gary A. Miller
Ellery A. Deaton