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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-61 Endorsing and Supporting My Choice... Drug Free Colorado Red Ribbon CampaignN0. 61 Series of 1989 A RESDLUTION ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING MY CHOICE ... DRUG FREE COLORADO RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN. WHEREAS, alcohol and other drug abuse in this nation has reached epidemic stages, and the 15-24 year old age group is dying at a faster rate than any other age group; and WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible, unified prevention education efforts by community members be launched to reduce the demand for drugs; and WHEREAS, the Colorado Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth and Communities for a Drug Free Colorado are sponsoring the National Red Ribbon Campaign offering citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug free lifestyles; and WHEREAS, the National Red Ribbon Campaign will be celebrated in every community in America during "Red Ribbon Week," October 22-29, 1989; and WHEREAS, President George Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush are the National Honorary Chairmen, and Governor Roy Romer and Mrs. Romer are the State Honorary Chairmen to provide this community focus on a Drug Free America; and WHEREAS, business, government, law enforcement, schools, religious institutions, service organizations, youth, physicians, senior citizens, military, sports teams, and individuals will demonstrate their commitment to drug free, healthy lifestyles by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this week--long campaign; and WHEREAS, the Town of Vail further commits its resources to ensure-the success of the Red Ribbon Campaign. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAW THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL does hereby support October 22-29, 1989, as Red Ribbon Week, and encourages its citizens to participate in drug prevention education activities, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to a drug free community. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October , 1989. ATTEST: Kent Rose, Ma~ior C ~~~ Q . ~~~.ud.~ccc-lam--~ ~ ~-~:~ Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town'Clerk