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, Jr., 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 WNeek
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 8th day of October, 2013.
Harold S. Turville, Jr., Mayor
ATT ST:
Tracy A kroyd, City Perk
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