HomeMy WebLinkAboutR93-110 red ribbon weekCommissioner moved adoption
of the following esolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMUSSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 93- f/D _
RESOLUTION PROCLAEVIING OCTOBER 23 - OCTOBER 31, 1993
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 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 23 - October 31, 1993; and
WHEREAS, President Bill Clinton is the National Honorary Chairman, and Governor
Roy Romer and Mrs. Bea Romer are the State Honorary Chairmen to provide this community
focus on a Drug Free America and a Drug Free Colorado; 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;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners
of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, do hereby support October 23 - October 31, 1993
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of the County
of Eagle, State of Colorado, encourages all citizens to pledge; Drug Free & Proud.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
C , = Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the < 2ZLX ,day of
1993
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
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BY: BY:- r /
Clerk to the Boafd George A. Gates, Chairman r
of Eagle County Commissioners
hnnette Phillips, ConiTdissioner
James E. Johnson, Jr., Commissioner
Commissioner /-I 0'1A /I el) seconded adoption of the
foregoing resolution. The roll I;_ ving been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner George A. Gates
Commissioner Johnnette Phillips _126
Commissioner James E. Johnson, Jr.
This Resolution passed by 9 -- vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado.