2008-0408
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Proclamation: Red Ribbon Month
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, alcohol and other drug abuse in this Nation has reached epidemic stages; and,
WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible, unified prevention education efforts by community leaders be launched to eliminate the demand for drugs; and,
WHEREAS, the support of the people in the neighborhoods is the most effective tool that community leaders can have in their efforts to reduce use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; and,
WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Campaign offers citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyles; and,
WHEREAS, this year's theme, "Ask Me, See Me, Be Me
I'm Drug Free", creates awareness of the drug problems facing every community; encourages development of parent and community teams to combat alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; and promotes drug-free lifestyles for all; and,
WHEREAS, the red ribbon was chosen as a symbol commemorating the work of Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent, who was murdered in the line of duty and has come to represent the belief that one person can make a difference; and,
WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Campaign was established by Congress in 1988 to promote this belief and encourage a drug-free lifestyle and involvement in drug prevention efforts; and,
WHEREAS, Red Ribbon Month will be celebrated in every community in America during the month of October; and,
WHEREAS, the Bayou Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, a United Way agency, and the Lafourche Prevention Partnership urge all citizens, businesses, public and private agencies, media, religious and educational institutions to wear and display red ribbons and participate in drug-free activities throughout the month of October.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM OCTOBER 2008, AS
RED RIBBON MONTH
IN ST. CHARLES PARISH AND ENCOURAGE ITS CITIZENS TO WEAR AND DISPLAY RED RIBBONS, MAKING A VISIBLE STATEMENT THAT WE ARE STRONGLY COMMITTED TO A DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY.
V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR. CAROLYN K. SCHEXNAYDRE
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
TERRY AUTHEMENT PAUL J. HOGAN, PE
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
BILLY RAYMOND, SR. LARRY COCHRAN
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT V
SHELLEY M. TASTET MARCUS M. LAMBERT
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VI
WENDY BENEDETTO DENNIS NUSS
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT III COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VII
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