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WFRVAS. communities across America have been plagued by the numerous problems associated with
illicit drug use 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 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
WHEREAS,
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HEREAS, 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
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.
Now. THER pP.E, I, CRARLEs LAcEy,Mayor of the City of Winter Springs do hereby proclaim
October 23-31 as
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in the City of Winter Springs, Florida, and urge all citizens to join me in this special observance and know
that as Enrique "Kiki" Camarena did, one person, CAN make a difference.
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CHARLES L EY, MAYOR
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Charles Lacey
Mayor
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Jean Hovey Kevin Cannon Ken Greenberg
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner
Geoff Kendrick
Commissioner