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RED RIBBON WEEK
Whereas, communities across America have been plagued by the numerous problems
associated with illicit drug use and those that traffic in them; and
Whereas, there is hope in winning the war on drugs, and that hope lies in education and
drug demand reduction, coupled with the hard work and determination of organizations
such as the Southeast County Young Marines and the Young Marines of the Marine Corps
League to foster a healthy, drug-free lifestyle; and
Whereas, governments and community leaders know that citizen support is one of the most
effective tools in the effort to reduce the use of illicit drugs in our communities; and
Whereas, the red ribbon has been 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 represents the belief that one person can make a difference; and
Whereas, the Red Ribbon Campaign was established by Congress in 1988 to encourage a
drug-free lifestyle and involvement in drug prevention and reduction efforts; and
Whereas, October 23-31 has been designated National Red Ribbon Week, which
encourages Americans to wear a red ribbon to show their support for a drug-free
environment;
Now, Therefore, I, Thomas Moore, Mayor, do hereby proclaim October 23-31 as RED
RIBBON WEEK in the City of Seal Beach and urge all citizens to join me in this special
observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby affix my signature and the seal of the City of Seal Beach
this twenty eighth day of October in the year Two Thousand and Nineteen.