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RED RIBBON WEEK
October 2�31�;2017
Whereas,communities across America have been plagued by the numerous problems associated
with illicit drug uae and those.that traffic in them;and
Whereas,there is hope in wauung the waz on drugs,and that hope lies in education and drug
demand reducEian,coupled with the hard work and deteraiination of organi�ations such as the
Young Marines of the Marine Corps League to fosber a healthy,drug-free lifestyle;and
Wheceas,governmenis and community leaders know that citizen support is one of the most e[fective
toole in the effort bo reduce the use of illicit drugs m our coaimunities;and
Whaeas,the red ribbon has been chosen as a symbol comu�emorating the work of Etuique"Kiki"
Camarena,a Urug Enforcea►ait Administrahon agent who was murdered in tttie line of duty,and
regresents the belief that one person can make a differeiuce;and
Whereas,the Red Ribbon Campaign was established by Congress in 1988 to encourage a drug-free
lifeslyle and involvement in drug prevention and reduction efforts;and
Whereas,October 23-31 has been designated National Red Ribbon Week,which encourages
Antiericans to wear a red ribbon to show their support for a drug-free environment;
�1To�►,Tharfore.I,.a►bby srennan,M,yor of che village of T«juue�a ao hapby proclaim occober
23rd-31st,2017 as RfiD RIBBON WEEIC in the Village of Teqnesta,and urge all cit�.ens to join me
in t�is special obsavance.
Abigail Brennan Lori McWilliams,MMC
MaY�' Village clerk