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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR97-138 proclaiming Red Ribbon WeekCommissioner moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 97- /3,3 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 27 - OCTOBER 31, 1997 RED RIBBON WEEK WHEREAS, alcohol and other drug abuse has been identified as one of the greatest threats to the future of our Nation; and WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible unified prevention education efforts by community members be launched to reduce the demand for drugs; and WHEREAS, the Colorado Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth and Eagle County are sponsoring the National Red Ribbon Campaign offering citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug -free lifestyles; and WHEREAS, the National Red Ribbon Campaign will be celebrated in every community in America during "Red Ribbon Week ", October 27 - October 31, 1997; and WHEREAS, 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 WHEREAS, the County of Eagle, State of Colorado further commits its resources to ensure the success of the Red Ribbon Campaign. 4 � t NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, do hereby support October 27 - October 31, 1997 as Red Ribbon Week, and encourages its citizens to participate in drug prevention education activities, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to a drug -free community. THAT, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, encourages all citizens to pledge: Healthy Means Drug Free. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State � o�f Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 7f� day of A�7 �2 , 1997. County Commissioners COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By: _ Johnnette Phillips, Chairman 1-h -_0'5a� GeorgeA. Gates, Commissioner Commissioner /l�,l4� /,� seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Johnnette Phillips Commissioner James E. Johnson, Jr. Commissioner George A. Gates This Resolution passed by �1/1jm�uZ vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. nlr \r \ribbon.red