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RESOLUTION NO. 11-8270
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE NATIONAL RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN, A DRUG
PREVENTION PROGRAM REACHING MILLIONS OF
YOUNG PEOPLE DURING RED RIBBON WEEK,
OCTOBER 23 THROUGH OCTOBER 31; PROVIDING
FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the first Red Ribbon Week was proclaimed in 1988 by U.S. Congress in
support of Agent Camarena and the cause he gave his life for; and
WHEREAS, Red Ribbon week is a positive way for the residents of the City of Opa-
locka to unite and take a visible stand against drugs, and show their personal commitment to a
drug-free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desires to participate in the
National Red Ribbon Campaign, one of the oldest and largest drug prevention programs in the
nation, which is observed during October 23 through October 31; and.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desires to recognize and
participate in the Red Ribbon Campaign, starting October 23 through October 31, 2011.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka hereby recognizes and
approves participation in the Red Ribbon Campaign starting October 23 through October 31,
2011.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Resolution No. 11-8270
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of September, 2011.
M' RA T LOR
MAYOR
Attest to:
Deborah S. . y
City Clerk
Approved as to .rm and legal sufficiency:
1.
Jo - c ; Geller
City Att i rney
Moved by: MILLER
Seconded by: JOHNSON
Commission Vote: 4-0
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Miller: YES
Commissioner Tydus: NOT PRESENT
Vice-Mayor Johnson: YES
Mayor Taylor: YES