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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
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WbMt SPRINGS, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, communities across America have been plagued by the numerous problems associated with illicit drug
juse'and those that traffic in them;and
'WHEREAS,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
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
WHEREAS, 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.
Now, THHRHfORH, 1, C4ARLEs LACEY, Mayor of the City of Winter Springs do hereby proclaim
October z3-31 as RED RIBBON WEEK
in the City of Winter Springs, Florida,and urge all citizens to join me in this special observance.
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Jean Hovey Kevin Cannon Pam Carroll Cade Resnick Geoff Kendrick
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