HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 3648 1986-10-13
RESOLUTION NUMBER ~~~~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT
OF DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN CALIFORNIA
SCHOOLS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
WHEREAS, research studies show that the use of drugs and alcohol by
school-aged children is epidemic in our schools and
communities; and
WHEREAS, the effects of drug and alcohol abuse are devastating to
young people's lives and their futures, to their families,
to society, and to the educational environment; and
WHEREAS, schools are an appropriate place to educate youth about the
harmful effects of drug and alcohol abuse and to assist
them in learning positive ways to make healthy choices in
their lives; and
WHEREAS, the schools cannot be expected to shoulder this burden alone
because the future of the entire community,indeed of our
democracy, depends upon having an educated citizenry able
to make ethical and moral choices; and
WHEREAS; schools should provide a safe haven for students so that
our youth can be safe, and learn effectively.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Seal Beach applauds the determination of school districts to make drug
and alcohol abuse prevention a highest priority for the 1986-87 school
year and beyond, and hereby instructs the Police Department to work
with our community's schools to develop a plan of action that will make
school campuses safe havens from drugs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seal Beach
will lend its support to help foster the cooperative relationshi'ps
among teachers, parents, students, law enforcement and other community
agencies necessary to accomplish this goal.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach,
California at a meeting thereof held on the Thirteenth day of October,
Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Six.
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH )
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