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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR90-099 Drug Free Red Ribbon CampaignCommissioner c(��'jgF-_�, a8 moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 90- f4 DRUG -FREE 1990 COLORADO RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN WHEREAS, Alcohol and other drug abuse in this nation has reached epidemic stages, and the 15 -24 year old age group is dying at a faster rate than any other age group; 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 20 -28, 1990; and WHEREAS, President George Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush are the National Honorary Chairmen, and Governor Roy Romer and Mrs. Romer are the State Honorary Chairmen to provide this community focus on a Drug Free America; 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 community of Eagle County, Colorado, further commits its resources to ensure the success of the Red Ribbon Campaign; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners, Eagle County, State of Colorado, do hereby support October 20 -28, 1990, 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 pledge: MY CHOICE ... DRUG FREE. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By: 14i S_e_AJ7� Donald H. Welch, Chairman the Board of Commissioners Commissioner 9,lq -7--" seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Donald H. Welch ,gh�e�Uj Commissioner George A. Gates Niq �L Commissioner Richard L. Gustafson This resolution passed by'Cl vote of the Board of Commissioners, County of Eagle, State of Colorado. DO=