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Red Ribbon Week City of Clermont Proclamation 'Whereas, communities across America have been plagued by the numerous problems associated with illicit drug use and those that traffic in them; and Whereas, there is hope in winning the war on drugs, and that hope lies in education and drug demand reduction, coupled with the hard work and determination of organizations such as the Young Marines of the Marine Corps League to foster a healthy, drug-free lifestyle; and Whereas, the red ribbon has been chosen as a symbol commemorating the work of Enriquee "Kiki" Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration agent who was murdered in the line of duty and represents the belief that one person can make a difference; and Whereas, the Red Ribbon Campaign was established by Congress in 1988 to encourage a drug-free lifestyle and involvement in drug prevention and reduction efforts; and Whereas, National Red Ribbon Week encourages Americans to wear a red ribbon to show their support for a drug-free environment; Now, Therefore, I, Harold S. Turville, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Clermont in the State of Florida, do hereby proclaim October 23 through October 31 as Red Ribbon 'Week In the City of Clermont and urge all our citizens to join me in this special observance. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Clermont to be affixed this 9th day of October in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve. -arold S. Turville, Jr., • .yor ATTEST: � / //,„ Tracy Ackroyd, City Clerk . � � r