PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH
DECLARING THE WEEK OF
OCTOBER 23RD THROUGH OCTOBER 31ST, 2023 as
”RED RIBBON WEEK”
WHEREAS, tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use and abuse represents a serious public health and safety threat in our city, our County, California and throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, it is important for communities, schools, and individuals throughout San Luis Obispo County to work together to eliminate the demand for these substances and to promote programs that support commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle; and WHEREAS, the RED RIBBON CELEBRATION will be observed across the United States during “RED RIBBON WEEK”, October 23-31, 2023; and WHEREAS, parents, youth, government, business, law enforcement, schools, religious institutions, service organizations, social services, health services, media, and the general public will demonstrate their commitment to drug free communities by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this observance; and
WHEREAS, “RED RIBBON WEEK” highlights local substance abuse prevention programs that involve youth and parents yearly through local community coalitions and numerous county-wide organizations and also recognizes this year’s theme “Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free.”; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grover Beach further commits resources to help the success of the RED RIBBON CELEBRATION and year-round tobacco, alcohol, and other drug prevention efforts to support healthy, drug free kids.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Grover Beach does herby proclaims October 23rd through October 31st, 2023 as “RED RIBBON WEEK” and encourages all citizens to participate in tobacco, alcohol and other drug prevention activities, making a visible commitment to healthy communities in which to raise a generation of drug free youth.
And encourages all community members to follow the Red Ribbon pledge: No use of illegal drugs and no illegal use of legal drugs.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Grover Beach to be affixed this 23rd day of October 2023.
Karen Bright, Mayor
Attest:
Wendi Sims, City Clerk
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