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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
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Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town'Clerk