6518-90 Red Ribbon Week Campaign

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RESOLUTION NO. 6518-90 BY: Boscia, Gazzana George, Graham, Smith A RESOLUTION declaring the week of October 20-28, 1990, Lakewood's Red Ribbon Week Campaign, to create an awareness that everyone has a choice to live a drug-free lifestyle. WHEREAS, the scourge of illegal drug trafficking and abuse continues to be painfully visible throughout the nation, and is acknowledged to be the most serious problem that the nation's cities have had to face over the past several years; and WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible, unified prevention education efforts by community members be launched to reduce the demand for drugs, particularly in Lakewood's youth, the rock upon which Lakewood's future rests; and WHEREAS, the cost of fighting the war on drugs in our schools and hospitals and on our streets has grown steadily over the years, far outstripping the ability of local governments to maintain the anti-drug efforts that are needed; and WHEREAS, this Administration recognizes that the support of the people in the community is the most effective weapon they can employ in their efforts to reduce the demand for illegal drugs and drive away the suppliers of those drugs; and WHEREAS, the National Federation of Parents For Drug Free Youth and the State of Ohio are sponsoring the National Red Ribbon Campaign offering citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug free lifestyles; and WHEREAS, October 20-28, 1990 has been designated National Red Ribbon. Week, with President Bush and Mrs. Bush, as honorary chairs of the Campaign, calling on all Americans to show their support for a drug free nation by wearing a red ribbon during that week; and WHEREAS, groups representing business, government, law enforcement, schools, religious institutions, service organizations, youth, physicians, 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 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That this Council and the Mayor hereby declare October 20-28, 1990, as Lakewood Red Ribbon Week and encourage the participation of all our citizens. all Free." Section 2. That the Mayor and of our citizens to pledge as follows: Adopted: City Council encourage "My Choice ....... Drug PRESiD~~~~~ Approved: