HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10171989 - T.A TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra
FROM: RED RIBBON WEEK COMMITTEE Costa
IN CONJUNCTION WITH x''• •-- � COUrIt
THE DRUG ABUSE ADVISORY BOARD
DATE: o°s�q co—A. CPv
August 30, 1989
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 22-29 1989 "Red
Ribbon Week",dedicated to the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse. Further,that the Board encourage
all County departments to provide any county employee wishing to support this endeavor with a red ribbon
to be worn during this week.
Background
Governor George Deukmejian has proclaimed the week of October 22-29 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. This will be the fourth year for this program, and the County has endorsed
it the previous three 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 22-29,
1989; and
WHEREAS,schools,businesses,law enforcement,churches,hospitals,service clubs,government agencies
and individuals in the State of California will demonstrate their commitment to a drug-free society by wearing
and displaying red ribbons during this week;and
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa further commits its resources to ensure the success of the Red
Ribbon campaign; and
WHEREAS,the County of Contra Costa, Board of Supervisors, encourage all county employees to attend a
visual presentation of the film,"AMERICA HURTS: THE DRUG EPIDEMIC,"which depicts the influence that
drug and alcohol abuse have on our countrywhich will be shown on October 25,1989,at 1:00 P.M.in the Board
Chambers as further support of Red Ribbon Week;
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 22-29 1989 as "Red Ribbon
Week" in the County of Contra Costa, and encourages its citizens to participate in drug and alcohol abuse
awareness activities, to make a personal commitment to live a healthy life, and to make every week "Red
Ribbon Week."
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON October 17F{ 1 9R9 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED _ OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
1 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.
Sheriff ' s Department
CC: Drug Abuse Program ATTESTED October 170 ,19R9
Probation Department PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
Board of Education SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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