Proclamation - City Council - 10/22/2011 - Red Ribbon Week RED RIBBON WEEK PROCLAMATION
October 22-30, 2011
WHEREAS, cities across America have been plagued by numerous problems associated with alcohol,
tobacco, and drug use; and
WHEREAS, substance abuse is particularly damaging to one of our most valuable resources - our youth
- and is a contributing factor in the three leading causes of death for teenagers - accidents, homicides, and
suicides; and
WHEREAS, it is the goal of Red Ribbon Week and the Young Marines to involve families, schools,
businesses, churches, law enforcement agencies and service organizations in all aspects of this campaign and
establish an atmosphere that supports awareness, education and ongoing initiatives to prevent illegal drug use;
and
WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Week Campaign theme promotes family and individual responsibility for
living healthy, drug-free lifestyles, without illegal drugs or the illegal use of legal drugs; and
WHEREAS, there is hope in winning the War on Drugs, and the hope lies in the hard work and
determination of our communities to create a drug-free environment; and
WHEREAS, local leaders, in government and in the community, know that the support of people in the
neighborhoods is the most effective tool they can have in their efforts to reduce the use of alcohol, tobacco, and
other drugs by Idahoans; and
WHEREAS, success will not occur overnight, so our patience and continued commitment to drug
education and prevention are imperative; and
WHEREAS, October 22-30, 2011, has been designated National Red Ribbon Week calling on all
Americans to show their support for a drug-free city by wearing a red ribbon and participating in drug-free
activities during that week:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, James D. Reynolds, Mayor of the City of Eagle, Idaho, do hereby proclaim
October 22 through 30, 2011 to be
RED RIBBON WEEK
in Eagle, Idaho, and encourage all citizens, businesses, public and private agencies, media, religious and
educational institutions to wear and display red ribbons and participate in drug-free activities throughout that
week,joining the rest of the city of Eagle in promoting the Red Ribbon Celebration and a drug-free America.
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James D. Reynolds,
Mayor
City of Eagle, Idaho