HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 10 23-31 Red Ribbon Week PROCLAMATION
OFFICE OF THE MAJ'O'R '� WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
'WHEREAS, 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
'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
'WHEREAS, 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, TiER,EEORE, I, CHARLES LACEY, Mayor of the City of Winter Springs do hereby proclaim
October 23-31 as
ZED Z/BBON 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 caused the
,, 1! Seal of the City of Winter Springs to be affixed this 14th day of September,2015.
e� CHARLES LACEY,MAYOR
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CITY CLERK
Charles Lacey
Mayor
Jean Hovey Kevin Cannon Pam Carroll Cade Resnick Joanne M.Krebs
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