P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Behavioral Health Services, Inc. is a nonprofit organization in Torrance that educates parents and youth on the harms and risks associated with alcohol and other drug use; and
WHEREAS, alcohol and drug abuse affect individuals, families, and communities across the nation; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible, unified efforts by community members continue to be launched to prevent substance abuse; and WHEREAS, Red Ribbon Week offers citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated in communities across the nation on October 23 to 31; and
WHEREAS, businesses, government, law enforcement, media, health care providers, religious institutions, schools, and other community-based organizations will demonstrate their commitment to healthy, drug-free lifestyles by wearing red ribbons and participating in activities; and NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sharon Kalani, as Mayor of the City of Torrance, California, do hereby proclaim October 23 to 31, 2026 as
RED RIBBON WEEK
in the City of Torrance and encourage you to participate in drug prevention education activities, not only during Red Ribbon Week, but also throughout the year, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to a drug-free lifestyle.
Signed this 20th day of October 2026.
________________________
Mayor Sharon Kalani
________________________________ ______________________________ Councilmember Linda Barnett Councilmember Bridgett Lewis __________________________________ ______________________________ Councilmember Dr. Jeremy Gerson Councilmember Betty Lieu _________________________________ ______________________________ Councilmember David Kartsonis Councilmember Asam Sheikh ATTEST:
________________________________
Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk
6A