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RESOLUTION NO. 1068
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 22-29, 1989, AS
RED RIBBON WEEK.
WHEREAS, alcohol and other drug use in this nation has
reached epidemic stages, and the 15-24 year old age group is
dying at a faster rate than any other age group; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible, unified prevention
education efforts by community members be launched to reduce the
demand for drugs; and
WHEREAS, Texans' War on Drugs and the National Federation of
Parents for Drug Free Youth are sponsoring the Red Ribbon
Campaign offering Texans the opportunity to demonstrate their
commitment to drug free lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, the National Red Ribbon Campaign will be celebrated
in every community in America during "Red Ribbon Week, " October
22-29, 1989; and
WHEREAS, President George Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush are the
National Honorary Chairmen, and Governor William P. Clements, Jr.
and Mrs. Clements of Texas are the State Honorary Chairmen to
provide this community focus on a Drug-Free America; and
WHEREAS, business, government, law enforcement, schools,
religious institutions, service organizations, youth, physicians,
senior citizens, military, sports teams, and individuals will
demonstrate their commitment to drug-free, healthy lifestyles by
wearing and displaying red ribbons during this week-long
campaign; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas,
further commits its resources to ensure the success of the Red
Ribbon Campaign; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS :
Section 1 : That the City Council of the City of Baytown,
Texas, does hereby support October 22-29, 1989, as Red Ribbon
Week, and encourages its citizens to participate in drug
prevention education activities, making a visible statement that
we are strongly committed to a drug free community.
Section 2 : That the City Council of the City of Baytown
encourages all citizens to pledge:
"My Choice . . . Drug Free. "
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Section 3 : This resolution shall take effect immediately
from and after its passage by the City Council of the City of
Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the
City Council of the City of Baytown, this the 12th day of
October, 1989 .
�- MMETT O. HUTTO, Mayor
ATTEST:
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EILEEN P. RALL, City Clerk
RANDALL B. STRONG, Cit ttorney
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