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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra
FROM: William B. Walker, M.D., ealth Serve es irector
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COSta
DATE: October 3, 2005
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SUBJECT: Red Ribbon Week
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Adopt resolution Number 2005/640 proclaiming October 23-31, 2005, as Red Ribbon Week in Contra Costa
County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Proclaiming Annual Red Ribbon Week in Contra Costa County October 23-31,2005, in recognition of the on-
going prevention efforts of families,schools and community organizations in education and outreach programs
that clearly communicate to children and youth the dangers inherent in alcohol and drug abuse.See attached
resolution.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES NO XX SIGNATURE
��RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
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ACTION OF BOA D N CJ��V�h.-- ��-� APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED V10"
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS:
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND
CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND
AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Contact: Fatima Matal Sol,313-6311 ATTESTED J4ik� r v �=�
JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
cc: Public Health Director,597 Center,#200,Martinez SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Health Services Director,20 Allen,Martinez ,
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In the Matter of RESOLUTION NO. 2005/640
DECLARING OCTOBER 23rd-319t,2005"RED RIBBON WEEK"
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse is particularly damaging to one of our most valuable
resources, our children and a contributing factor in the three leading causes of death for teenagers-accidents,
homicides and suicides';and
WHEREAS,drug and alcohol abuse in America create staggering societal costs and prevent millions of people
from reaching their full potential at school,on the job,and in their communities.The Department of Health and
Human Services estimates that approximately 14 million Americans use illegal drugs and 17 million Americans
are alcoholics or abusers of alcohol.To improve the well-being of our nation and to protect our Contra Costa
residents,we must continue to make the prevention and treatment of alcohol abuse a national priority;and
WHEREAS,based on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, during 2002, students aged 12 to 17 with
positive school experiences were less likely to have used alcohol or illicit drugs in the past year than students
without these positive school experiences. The youth with positive school experiences were those who enjoyed
going to school,who felt that their assigned schoolwork was meaningful,or who felt that the things they learned
in school were going to be important later in life. Also,the rates of past year alcohol and illicit drug use were
lower for youths who had seen or heard drug or alcohol prevention messages at school in the past year than
youths who had NOT seen or heard drug or alcohol prevention messages at school;and
WHEREAS,on the occasion of the proclamation of"National Red Ribbon Week",Contra Costa County joins this
year's theme"Lock it Up!No Youth Access to Alcohol"to the on-going prevention efforts of families,schools and
community organizations in education and outreach programs that clearly communicate to children and youth
the dangers inherent in alcohol and drug abuse;and
WHEREAS,first use of alcohol typically begins at age 13, it is imperative that community members launch a
unified and visible prevention education campaigns and implement activities that are intended to eliminate youth
access to alcohol.Results from local community surveys indicate that they get the alcohol they drink from family
and friends;and
WHEREAS, the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board in cooperation with the Contra Costa Office of
Education through the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Coordinators,Alcohol and Other Drugs
Services Division, Community Partners, law enforcement,community based organizations, alcohol and other
drugs service providers and youth participating in the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities grant in Bay
Point and Rodeo coordinate Red Ribbon Week activities in Contra Costa County to offer our citizens the
opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to healthy,alcohol and drug-free lifestyles;and
WHEREAS, families, schools, businesses, faith-based communities, law enforcement agencies and service
organizations of Contra Costa County and the general public will demonstrate their commitment to alcohol and
drug-free communities by wearing and displaying Red Ribbons and"Lock it Up!No Youth Access to Alcohol"
promotional items during this week-long celebration.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the County Board of Supervisors does hereby support October 23rd
-31St,2005 as RED RIBBON WEEK,and encourages all citizens to participate in tobacco,alcohol and other drug
prevention programs and activities. Be it also resolved that the County Board of Supervisors encourages all
community members to pledge:"Lock it Up!No Youth Access to Alcohol."
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Supervisors present on this 18thday of October 2005.
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GAYLE B.UILKEMA
Chair f! �
District II Supervisor
JOHN diOIA ARY PHO
District I Supervisor istrict III Supervisor
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MARK DeSAULNIER FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
RESOLUTION NO,2005/640
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of Supervisors
affixed on this 18th day of October 2005.
JOHN SWEETEN,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and *
County Administrator.-
By: Deputy
RESOLUTION NO.2005/16