10-17-17 Proclamation - Red Ribbon Week – October 23 – 31 2017 ocoe?
florida
Proclamation
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 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
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, 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
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, Therefore, The City Commission of the City of Ocoee, does hereby declare October 23-
31, 2017, as
RED RIBBON WEEK
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 17th day of October, 2017.