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Home My WebLink About151015 - National Red Ribbon WeekWl - • • .•••'•.'.vv.':^.-.-.. THOCLAMJATlON WHEREAS,Alcohol and drug abuse in this Nation have reached epidemic stages;and WHEREAS,It is imperative th launched to eliminate th sible,unified prevention education efforts by community members be e demand for drugs;and WHEREAS,the East Valley Young Marines,the local unit of the United States Young Marines,is a youth education and service program for boys and girls that focuses on promoting the mental,moral and physical development of its members,including character building,leadership and encouraging a healthy,drug-free lifestyle;and, WHEREAS,The Young Marines is the official youth program of the United States Marine Corps and is the focal point for the U.S.Marine Corps'Youth Drug Demand Reduction efforts and is open to youth,ages eight through high school completion who are in good standing in their school;and, WHEREAS,The National Red Ribbon Campaign and the East Valley Young Marine program offers citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyles (no use of illegal drugs,no illegal use of legal drugs);and WHEREAS,The National Red Ribbon Campaign will be celebrated in every community in America during Red Ribbon Week,October 23-31,2015;and WHEREAS,business,Government,parents,law enforcement,media,medical institutions,religious institutions, schools,senior citizens,service organizations,and youth will demonstrate their commitment to healthy,drug- free lifestyles by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this week-long campaign;and WHEREAS,the Town of Fountain Hills further commits its resources to ensure the success of the Red Ribbon Campaign; WHERAS,October 23-31,2015 has been designated National Red Ribbon Week,which encourages Americans to wear a Red Ribbon to show their support for a drug free environment; NOW,THEREFORE,I,Linda M. Kavanagh,Mayor of Fountain Hills,do hereby proclaim October 23-31, 2015 as Red Ribbon Week,and encourage its citizens to participate in drug prevention education activities, not only during Red Ribbon Week, but allyear long, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to a drug-free Fountain Hills. DATED This 15th dayof October,2015. fda M.Kavanagh,Mayor Bevelyn J.Bender,Tow/n Clerk -4*cUa )