HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROCLAMATION 10-19-87AGENDA
DATE: OCTOBER 12, 1987
PROCLAHATIONS
NO. 2
!0-19-87
Inter-Corn
TO:
FRON:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A' HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
POLICE DEPARTMENT
PROCLAMATION - RED RIBBON WEEK
Recommendation
That Council proclaim, the week of October 25-31, 1987 as Red
Ribbon Week by adopting the attached proclamation.
Background
Californians For Drug Free Youth, Inc., a statewide parents-
community organization, and the California Department of Alcohol
and Drug Programs, are co-sponsoring a "Red Ribbon Week" October
25 through 31, 1987: This is a statewide program designed to
demonstrate unity in the commitment to a healthy lifestyle. The
special events are designed to recognize joint efforts of law
enforcement, citizens, schools, government and community
Organizations in creating environments which are free from crime,
violence and drugs, and to generate increased public interest and
involvement in activities which further promote these causes,
Many organizations within the Tustin area are participating in
recognition of Red Ribbon Week, including Parents Who Care,' The
Tustin Police Department, and concerned citizens.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached
proclamation to support this effort.
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,
CALIFORNIANS FOR DRUG FREE YOUTH, INCJ, a' statewide
parent/community organization, and the CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMS are
co-sponsoring "RED RIBBON WEEK" October 25-31, 1987;
and
WHEREAS,
groups such as PARENTS WHO CARE, local chapters of
M.A.D.D., S.A~D~D~, and participants in local
D.A'R~E~ programs, demonstrate their commitment on a
year around basis to a drug-free and alcohol-
responsible society; and
WHEREAS,
schools, businesses, law enforcement, churches,
hospitals, service clubs, government agencies, and
individuals in the State of California will
demonstrate their commitment for a drug-free society
by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this
week-long campaign; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Tustin does hereby support the
RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN, and proclaims October 25-31,
1987, as "RED RIBBON WEEK" in the City of Tustin, and
encourages its citizens to participate in drug
awareness activities, making a visible statement that
we are strongly committed to live a healthy life.
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of
Tustin encourages all its citizens to pledge: "THE
CHOICE FOR ME...DRUG FREE!"
IN WITNESS THEREOF, we, the City Council of the City of] Tustin,
California, do hereby affirm our signatures on this
19th day of October, 1987.
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk