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No R-90-40
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
C O U N C I L R E S O L U T I O N
Date October 10, 1990
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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 20-26, 1990
AS RED RIBBON WEEK AND ENCOURAGING CITIZENS TO
PARTICIPATE IN DRUG PREVENTION EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
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, this Annual Red Ribbon Campaign will be celebrated
throughout America during National "Red Ribbon Week," October 20-
26, 1990; and
WHEREAS, President George Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush are the
National Honorary Chairpersons, and Governor Rudy Perpich and
Senator Rudy Boschwitz are the State Honorary Chairpersons 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
displaying red ribbons during this week-long campaign; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor's Commission Against Drugs and the
Roseville Area Parents Communication Network are sponsoring a Red
Ribbon Campaign offering citizens the opportunity to demonstrate
their commitment to drug free lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, THE COMMUNITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA is
committed to ensure the success of the RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Falcon
Heights does hereby support October 20-26, 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 creating safer, more caring, drug-
free neighborhoods.
R-90-40
Moved by Councilperson Gehrz
YEAS NAYS
BALDWIN
CIERNIA
GEHRZ
WALLIN
Absent JACOBS
4 In Favor
0 Against
Approved by _%yvL
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Mayor
October 10, 1990
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Attested by
Cit Clerk
Adopted by Council October 10, 1990
October 10, 1990
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