Red Ribbon Weekproclamation
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, drug abuse in Florida has reached epidemic stages,
and the 15 - 24 year old age group is dying at a faster rate than
any other age group; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that a united effort of community
members be launched to stem the tide of drug abuse; and
WHEREAS, the sponsors of RED RIBBON WEEK, Florida Informed
Parents for Drug Free Youth and the Lake County School Board are
asking citizens to take this opportunity to demonstrate their
commitment to drug-free lives by wearing red ribbons from October
22 - 29; and
WHEREAS, youth, parents, teachers and persons from all walks
of life are offering their commitment to eliminate the demand for
alcohol and drugs by wearing symbolic red ribbons during RED RIBBON
WEER;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I Robert A. Pool, Mayor
of the City of Clermont, do hereby support the RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN,
and the proclamation of October 22 - 29 as RED RIBBON WEEK in the
City of Clermont and encourage our citizens to wear red ribbons or
display one at home, at their place of business, school, church,
etc. and participate in drug awareness activities, making a visible
statement that we are strongly committed to win the war on drugs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that I Robert A. Pool, Mayor of the
City of Clermont, do hereby encourage all of our citizens to "SEE
RED - SAY NO"!
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Seal of
the City of Clermont to be affixed
this 24th day of October in the
year of our Lord nineteen hundred
and eighty-nine.
CITY OF CLERMONT
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
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Attest:
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E. Van Zile, City Clerk