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RESOLUTION NO. 8315
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER
25-31, 1987, AS "RED RIBBON WEEK."
WHEREAS, the insidious, pernicious reality
of a cancer is gnawing at the fundamental vitals of
our Society. Crippling, at best, killing at worst,
it is unceasingly spreading, creating havoc as it goes,
and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the fact that we
must promptly act to slow, and, hopefully stop this
destructive dual presence, alcohol and drugs, the
Californians for Drug -Free Youth, Inc., a statewide
parent/community organization, and the California
Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs are co -sponsoring
"RED RIBBON WEEK" October 25-31, 1987, and
WHEREAS, schools, businesses, law enforcement,
churches, hospitals, service clubs, government agencies,
and individuals in the State of California will
demonstrate their commitment for a drug-free society
by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this
week-long campaign, and
WHEREAS, the City of Azusa further commits
its resources to ensure the success of the RED RIBBON
campaign;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, acting in unison to take a positive
step in order to abate this poison in our midst, hereby
supports the RED RIBBON campaign and proclaims the week
of October 25-31, 1987, as
RED RIBBON WEEK
in the City of Azusa, California, and encourages its
citizens to participate in drug awareness activities,
making a visible statement that we are strongly committed
to live a healthy life; further encouraging all citizens
to pledge: "The Choice For Me ... Drug Free!"
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day
of October, 1987.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution
was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Azusa, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 5th
day of October, 1987, by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE