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HUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
R~solufion N0. 05-136
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF October 23-31, 2005
"Red Ribbon Week" in Sutte County
WHEREAS, cities across America have been plagued by the numerous problems
associated with alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use; and
WHEREAS, there is hope in winning the War on Drugs, and the hope lies in the
hard work and determination of our communities to create a drug free
environment; and
WHEREAS, local leaders, in government and in the community, know that the
support of the people in the neighborhoods is the most effective tool they can
have in their efforts to reduce use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; and
WHEREAS, success will not occur overnight, our patience and continued
commitment to drug education and prevention are imperative; and
WHEREAS, the red ribbon was 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 has come to represent the belief that one person
CAN make a difference; and
WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Campaign was established by Congress in 1988 to
promote this belief and encourage adrug-free lifestyle and involvement in drug
prevention efforts; and;
WHEREAS, October 23 - 3t, 2005, has been designated National Red Ribbon
Week calling on all Americans to show their support for adrug-free state by
wearing a red ribbon and participating in drug-free activities during that week:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of
Supervisors, do hereby proclaim October 23 - 31, 2005, as Red Ribbon Week in
Butte County, California and encourage all citizens, businesses, public and
private agencies, media, religious and educational institutions to wear and
display red ribbons and participate in drug-free activities throughout that week,
joining the rest of the state in promoting the Red Ribbon Celebration and adrug-
free America.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Super~~isors on the
~5th day of October 2005 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Dolan, Houx, Josiassen and Chair Yamaguchi
NOS: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
Kim K. Yamaguchi, Chair
Board of Super~~isors
ATTEST:
PAUL E. McINTOSH, Chief Administrative Officer
And Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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