HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 10 27 Other Awards and Presentations Proclamation Red Ribbon Week Date: October 27, 2014
This Proclamation corresponds with Awards and
Presentations "101 " for the October 27, 2014
City Commission Regular Meeting and was
presented on this date by Mayor Charles Lacey.
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WHEREAS, communities across America have been plagued by the numerous problems associated with illicit
drug use and those that traffic in them; and there is hope in winning the war on drugs, and that hope lies in
education and drug demand reduction, coupled with the hard work and determination of organizations such as the
Young Marines of the Marine Corps League to foster a healthy, drug-free lifestyle; and
'WHEREAS, governments and community leaders know that citizen support is one of the most effective tools in
the effort to reduce the use of illicit drugs in our communities; and
1HEREAS, the red ribbon has been chosen as a symbol commemorating the work of Enrique "Kiki" Camarena,
a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was murdered in the line of duty,and represents the belief that one
person can make a difference; and
WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Campaign was established by Congress in 1988 to encourage a drug-free lifestyle
and involvement in drug prevention and reduction efforts; and October 23-31 has been designated National Red
Ribbon Week, which encourages Americans to wear a red ribbon to show their support for a drug-free
environment. �r i
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CHARLES LACEY. Mayor of the City of Winter Springs, Florida do hereby
proclaim October 23-31 as
ZED 'RIBBON WEEK
in the City of Winter Springs, Florida,and urge all citizens to join me in this special observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto have set my hand and
41* AIM I'l)I� caused the Seal of the City of Winter Springs to be affixed this
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Charles Lacey
Mayor
Jean Hovey Rick Brown Pam Carroll Cade Resnick Joanne M.Krebs
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