HomeMy Public PortalAbout19-1988-43 RESOLUTION NO. 1988-43
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING OCTOBER 23-30, 1988
AS "RED RIBBON WEEK" FOR THE CITY OF GREENCASTLE.
�..r WHEREAS, NATIONAL RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN will be celebrated in
every community in America during "RED RIBBON WEEK", October
23-30, 1988; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of this week is to demonstrate for a
drug free community; and
WHEREAS, President Ronald Reagan and Mrs. Nancy Reagan will
be the honorary Chairmen of this community focus on a DRUG FREE
AMERICA; and,
WHEREAS, the NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PARENTS FOR DRUG FREE
YOUTH, and the DRUG FREE YOUTH OF AMERICA are coordinating this
grass roots community awareness program in a united effort with
NFP representatives in each state, in cooperation with NATIONAL
DRUG FREE AMERICA WEEK, October 23-30, 1988; and,
WHEREAS, business, government, law enforcement, schools,
religious institutions, service organizations, youth, medical,
senior citizens, military, sports teams, and individuals will
demonstrate their commitment to drug-free, healthy lifestyles by
wearing and displaying red ribbons during this week-long
campaign; and
WHEREAS, the community of Greencastle further commits its
resources to ensure the success of the RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of Greencastle does hereby support October 23-30, 1988, as
RED RIBBON WEEK and DRUG FREE AMERICA WEEK, and encourages its
citizens to participate in drug awareness and drug education
activities, making a visible statement that we are strongly
committed to drug free, healthy lifestyles.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Greencastle encourages all of its citizens to pledge: "THE
CHOICE FOR ME, DRUG FREE!"
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of
Greencastle at a regular meeting this 11th day of October, 1988.
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
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Approved and gned by me this 11th day of October, 1988, at
10%oo o'clock,
Michael M. Harmless,
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