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DECLARING
OCTOBER 23 - 31
NATIONAL RED RIBBON CELEBRATION WEEK
IN THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
WHEREAS, tobacco, alcohol, and other drug abuse remain prevalent
in Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, residents must turn their energies toward strengthening
families, neighborhoods, and communities and .toward educating
people about prevention because data shows that prevention works;
and
WHEREAS, the 1998 Palm Beach County Red Ribbon Celebration focuses
on the importance of strengthening parent/community networks by
creating an environment in which our youth may live healthy, safe
lives; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during this celebration, we honor the
law enforcement offices in whose memory we use the symbol of the
red ribbon, we look to the strength of a unified community in
restoring the peace and order which has suffered with the influx
of illegal drugs, and that we support the efforts of our
communities to create healthy and safe neighborhoods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, assembled in regular session this 8th day of
October, 1998, that the week of October 23 - 31 is hereby
proclaimed NATIONAL RED RIBBON CELEBRATION WEEK in the Village of
Tequesta and this Village urges that all citizens, businesses,
media, and public/private institutions display Red Ribbons to
symbolize our commitment to establishing a healthy and safe
community for our citizens, especially our children, and to
participate in events throughout the celebration that support
positive lifestyles.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have herewith set my hand and caused the
Seal of the Village of Tequesta to be affixed this 8t'' day of
October, 1998.
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