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In the Matter of Declaring RESOLUTION NO. 2003/607
"Red Ribbon Week Celebration"
In Contra Costa County as Requested by
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board
WHEREAS,it is imperative that community members launch unified and visible tobacco, alcohol and other drug
prevention education programs and activities to eliminate the demand for illegal drugs, and
WHEREAS,the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board,and the Sheriff's Department coordinate Contra Costa
County Red Ribbon Celebration in cooperation with communities to offer our citizens the opportunity to
demonstrate their commitment to healthy, alcohol,tobacco and drug-free lifestyles; and
WHEREAS,the Red Ribbon Week Celebration is an important tradition for the drug prevention community and
the DEA,and has become a national symbol of drug prevention in honor of the fallen DEA hero, Special Agent
Enrique Camarena; and
WHEREAS,the Red Ribbon Week Celebration acts as a catalyst to and symbol for millions of Americans who
show that ribbon by ribbon, neighbor by neighbor, they are united for a drug-free community; and
WHEREAS,the communities of Contra Costa County and the general public will demonstrate their commitment
to drug and alcohol-free communities by wearing and displaying Red Ribbons during this week-long celebration;
this year's theme"Unite For a Drug Free World" is an ideal way for people and communities to take a visible
stand against alcohol and other drugs; and
WHEREAS,Contra Costa County further commits resources to ensure the success of the Red Ribbon Celebration
and year round tobacco,alcohol and other drug prevention efforts, focusing on demonstrating the destructive
effects of drugs and the positive alternative choices that are available to our youth.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the County Board of Supervisors does hereby support October 23d
—31"t,2003 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.
NO USE OF DRUGS,AND NO ILLEGAL USE OF LEGAL DRUGS.
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS ON THIS 14th
DAY OF OCTOBER 2003.
Mark DeSaulnier, , Chair, District IV
h Gioia,District I Gayle B.JAkerna, District II
Millie Greenberg,District III Federal D. Glover, District V
I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct copy of an
order centered on the minutes of said Board and Supervisors on
the Aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of Supervisors
affixed on this 10 day of October,2003
John Sweeten,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator
By-
{' Deputy Clerks