CC Resolution No. 1102 1982
RESOLUTION NO. 1102
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 21-28 , 1990 , AS
RED RIBBON WEEK.
WHEREAS , alcohol and other drug use in this nation has
reached epidemic stages, with the 15-24 year old age group dying
at a faster rate than any other age group; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to combat the continuing demand for
drugs in our City, it is imperative that members of our community
launch visible, unified prevention education efforts directed
toward both youth and adult age groups; and
WHEREAS, Texans' War on Drugs is sponsoring the Red Ribbon
Campaign all across our State during Red Ribbon Week, to offer
Texans the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug-
free lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, individuals and groups in business, government, law
enforcement, education, religious institutions, sports teams, and
service organizations as well as youth , physicians , senior
citizens, members of our State's Armed Forces , and others will
demonstrate their commitment to drug-free, healthy lifestyles by
wearing and displaying Red Ribbons during Red Ribbon Week; 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 declare October 21-28 , 1990 , as RED RIBBON
WEEK, and calls on all citizens to join them in recognizing the
efforts of the Texas' War on Drugs toward eliminating the use of
drugs in our communities and in supporting the Red Ribbon
Campaign and a high quality of life for the youth and adults in
Baytown and throughout the State of Texas.
Section 2 : This resolution shall take effect immediately
from and after its passage by the City Council of the City of
Baytown.
1983
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the
City Council of the City of Baytown , this the 23rd day of
October, 1990.
� IETT 0. HUTTO, Mayor
ATTEST:
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ILEEN P. AL , City Clerk
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DALL B.—STRONG, Cjtr Attorney
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