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Resolution No. 8720
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER
22-29, 1989, 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.
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 22-29, 1989 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 22-29, 1989 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 2nd day of
October, 1989.
MAYCOR
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 2nd day of
October, 1989, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA, [MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO
CITY' CLERK/