HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.-1015 RED RIBBON WEEKPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the 1996 National Red Ribbon Celebration is October 21
through 29; and
WHEREAS,
today the Red Ribbon symbolizes the commitment of countless
citizens across America fighting to eliminate substance abuse in
their communities, and;
WHEREAS, this campaign is designed to:
· Create awareness concerning the alcohol and other
drug problems facing every community.
· Build community coalitions to implement
comprehensive alcohol and other drug prevention
strategies.
· Support healthy, drug-free lifestyles.
THEREFORE, we urge the citizens of Ashland to join your children, friends,
neighbors and community in this exciting celebration by wearing a red ribbon,
listening to a drug awareness presentation, sharing substance abuse information
with your children, helping a friend who is abusing drugs or by seeking help
for yourself if you have a drug dependency problem during this week to
demonstrate to others that you are committed to a drug-free, healthy lifestyle;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Ashland do
hereby proclaim October twenty-first through twenty-ninth as
1996 National Red Ribbon Celebration Week
Dated this 15th day of October, 1996.
Barbara Christensen,
Catherine M. Golden, May~r