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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 05A_10/08/1998~- ~ ~t~~~~~ .>~~ C`~~.gix~s~tt ~~nrt~~ ~~.~x.C~C~~~t~~ 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. ~a1_ ~ a ' ti8' ~%GG~~ Lf! ~. v n ~ ,~ ~_j~ ~ffPSt: ~ilingr (f[lerk