4.2 Red Ribbon Week Whereas, cities across our nation have been plagued by the numerous problems
associated with drug and alcohol abuse; and
Whereas, there is hope in winning the War on Drugs, and that hope lies in the hard work
and determination of our communities to create a drug free environment; and
Whereas, local leaders, in government and in the community, know that the support of
the people in the neighborhoods is the most effective weapon they can have in their efforts to
reduce the demand for illegal drugs and drive away the suppliers of those drugs; and
Whereas, success will not occur overnight, our patience and continued commitment to
drug education and prevention are imperative; and
Whereas, the National Red Ribbon Celebration has been established by the National
Family Partnership (NFP) to help create awareness of the drug problems facing every community,
to develop parent and community teams to combat illegal drugs, and to promote drug free
lifestyles for America's youth; and
Whereas, October 23-31, 1995, has been designated National Red Ribbon Week, with
President Clinton, as Honorary Chair of the celebration. All Americans are called on to show
their support for a drug free nation by wearing a red ribbon during that week and signing the back
of the ribbon with the name of someone for whom they wish a drug free life and sending the
ribbon to NFP at the end of that week;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that I John Divine, Mayor of the City of Salina do
hereby proclaim October 23-31, 1995 as National Red Ribbon Week in this City, and encourage
all citizens, businesses, public and private agencies, media, religious and educational institutions to
wear and display red ribbons throughout that week to join the rest of the nation in promoting the
National Red Ribbon Celebration and a drug free America.