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Red Ribbon Week
WHEREAS,communities across America have been plagued by the
numerous problems associated with illicit drug use and those that traffic in
them;and
WHEREAS, there is hope in winning the war on drugs, and that hope lies in
education and drug demand reduction, coupled with the hard work and
determination of organizations such as the Young Marines of the Marine Corps
League to foster a healthy, drug-free lifestyle; and
WHEREAS, governments and community leaders know that citizen support is
one of the most effective tools in the effort to reduce the use of illicit drugs in our
communities; and
WHEREAS, the red ribbon has been chosen as a symbol commemorating the
work of Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration agent who
was murdered in the line of duty, and represents the belief that one person can
make a difference; and
WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Campaign was established by Congress in 1988 to
encourage a drug-free lifestyle and involvement in drug prevention and reduction
efforts; and
WHEREAS, October 23-31 has been designated National Red Ribbon Week,
which encourages Americans to wear a red ribbon to show their support for a
drug-free environment;
NOW,THEREFORE, I, Abby Brennan,Mayor of the Village of Tequesta,
do hereby proclaim October 23-31 as RED R/BBON WEEK in Village of
Tequesta and urge all citizens to join me in this special observance.
Abigail Brennan Lori McWilliams, MMC
Mayor Village Clerk