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TOBOARD OF SUPERVISORS 9:vb
FROM'
Contra
RICHARD K. RAINEY Costs
DATE' Sheriff-Coroner
September 9, 1988 �J'�"�" '•1
SUBJECT,
"Red Ribbon Week"
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
REQUEST
The Board of Supervisors join the State of California in proclaiming the week of October 23 - 30,
1988 "Red Ribbon Week". Further, that the Board encourage all County departments to
provide any employee wishing to support this endeavor with a red ribbon to be worn during the
designated week.
BACKGROUND
Governor George Deukmejian has proclaimed the week of October 23 - 30 as "Red Ribbon
Week" to encourage all Californians to show their support for and personal commitment to
reducing drug and alcohol abuse by wearing a red ribbon on their clothing. This will be the third
year for this program, and the County has endorsed it the two previous years.
SUGGESTED PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Californians for Drug Free Youth, Inc., a statewide parent/community organization,
and the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs are co-sponsoring "Red Ribbon
Week", October 23 - 30, 1988; and
WHEREAS, schools, businesses, law enforcement, churches, hospitals, service clubs,
government agencies and individuals in the State of California will demonstrate their commitment
for a drug-free society by wearing and displaying red ribbons during the week-long campaign; and
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa further commits its resources to ensure the success of
the Red Ribbon Campaign;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra
Costa does hereby support the Red Ribbon Campaign, and the proclamation of October 23 -30,
1988 as "Red Ribbon Week" in the County of Contra Costa, and encourages its citizens to
participate in drug awareness activities, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed
to live a healthy life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa
encourages all its citizens to pledge: "THE CHOICE FOR ME...DRUG FREE!"
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S1: p fl
ACTION OF BOARD ON October 18 , 1988 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT -- AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES' NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT; ABSTAIN' OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
CC: CAO - Justice System Programs ATTESTED October 18 , 1988
Sheriff - Coroner PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
;SERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY ,DEPUTY
M382/7-83 .