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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED RESOLUTION N0. 92-149 BY: MAYOR BOYLE AND THE ENTIRE COUNCIL A RFSOLUTION RF7('.OMZING THE WEEK OF OCMBER 24, 1992 Mt0[lCH NOVHKIIt 1, 1992 AS RID RIBBUff WEFK WHEREAS, the scourge of illegal drug trafficking and abuse continues to be painfully visible throughout the na.tion, and is acknowledged to be the most serious problem that the nation's cities have had to face over the pa.st several years; and WBER.EAS, illegal drugs have been responsible for the loss of livelihood and the loss of life in virtually every community in the nation; and WHEREAS, the cost of fighting the war an 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, local leaders, in government and in the commun;ty, know that the support of the people in the neighborhoods 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 Red Ribbon Campaign ha.s been established by the National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth to help create awareness of the drug problems facing every comlrnunity, to develop parent and community teams to combat illegal drugs, and to promote drug-free lifestyles for America's youth; and WBEREAS, October 24 through November 1, 1992 has been designated National Red Ribbon Week, calling an all Americans to show their support for a drug-free nation by wearing a red ribbon during that week. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVID BY 'II3E COUNCIL OF 'TfiiE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COtJNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO: Section 1: That it is the desire of this Council to recognize Nationa.l Red Ribbon Week, October 24, 1992 through November 1, 1992, and to encourage the citizens of the City of North Olmsted to participate in drug prevention educatian activities, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to a drug free commnznity. Section 2: That this Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. PASSED: ; 'C'. gQ -?.., ATT . ? L Z?t. ?-?-?--?-- ? . arbara L. Seman, Cler f Council APPROVED : ?' James D. Boehmer, President of Council Edward J. Boyle, Ma6r