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vmeiizq*, Communities across America have been plagued by the numerous problems
associated with illicit drug use and those that traffic in them; and
v oL tezto, Ehere 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;VThetlea6, dh overnments 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
vm( ikezt i, Ehe red ribbon has been chosen as a symbol commemorating the work of
Enriquee "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
W Q Qua), Ehe Red Ribbon Campaign was established by Congress in 1988 to encourage
a drug-free lifestyle and involvement in drug prevention and reduction efforts; and
pmeiken*, governments and community leaders know that citizens support is one of the
most effective tools in the effort to reduce the use of illicit drugs in our
communities as well as the"DARE" program that Ocoee Police Department
teaches at our schools in the city of Ocoee; and
vjoetken *, (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.
,190111, JrfJerefLT£, The City Commission of the City of Ocoee, does hereby declare October 23-
31, 2016 as I moil vs,1,5,
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in the city of Ocoee and encourage the citizens to join me in this special observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto
have set my hand and caused the Seal
of the City of Ocoee, Florida to be
affixed this 18th day of October, 2016.
Mayor