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PROCCAM- TTON
WHEREAS, Alcohol and drug abuse in this Nation have reached epidemic stages; and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that visible, unified prevention education efforts by community members be
launched to eliminate the 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 Carps 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, 2016; 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 Iffestyles 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, 2016 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, 2016 as
Red Ribbon Week and encourage its citizens to participate In drug prevention education activities, not only
during Red Ribbon Week, but all year long, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to a
drug-free Fountain Hills,
DATED This EP day of October, 2016
ndtt a M. Kavanaglf, !;Iayor
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Bevelyn J. Bever, Tovn Clerk