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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR94-153 proclaiming REd Ribbon WEek October 23-30 1994Commissioner �R� moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 1Sb� RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 23 - OCTOBER 30, 1994 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 23 - October 30; 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER 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 23 - October 30, 1994 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; and 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 of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the / day of Qa� � 1994 COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: BY: BY: r1 Clerk to the Board ohnnette Phillips, Chairman of Eagle County Commissioners J George Gates, Commissioner Commissioner ��_ /�r�i.r no-A � seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll havi been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Johnnette Phillips Commissioner James E. Johnson, Jr. Commissioner George A. Gates This Resolution passed by 3 -0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.