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RES~~UTTON PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 3~ 1986 AS "RED RIBBON WEEK"
WHEREAS, drug abuse in California has reached epidemic stages, and
the 15-24 year-old age group is dying at a faster rate than any other age
group; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that a united effort of community members
be launched to stem the tide of drug abuse; and
WHEREAS, the co-sponsors of RED RIBBON WEEK, Californians For Drug-
Free Youth and the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, are
asking citizens to take this opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to
drug-free lives by wearing red ribbons from October 27-November 3, 1986; and
WHEREAS, youth, parents, teachers and persons from all walks of life
are offering their commitment to eliminate the demand for alcohol and drugs by
wearing symbolic red ribbons during RED RIBBON WEEK.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Butte does hereby support the RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN, and the
proclamation of October 27-November 3, 1986, as "RED RIBBON WEEK" in the
County of Butte, and encourages its citizens to wear red ribbons ar display
one at home, business, school, church, etc., and participate in drug awareness
activities, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to win
the war on drugs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Butte encourages all its citizens to "SEE RED-SAY NO"!
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors, County of Butte,
this 21st day of October, 1986, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Fulton, Mclnturf, Wheeler and Chairman
McLaughlin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
C
ED PicLAUGHLIN, Chai an of the
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
MARTIN J. NICHOLS, Chief Administrative
0€ficer and Clerk of the Board
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