34-red-ribbon-weekPROCLAMATION 2004-34
WHEREAS Texas and Walker County value the health and safety of all our citizens; and
WHEREAS substance abuse is particularly damaging to one of our most valuable resources, our children, and a contributing factor in the three leading causes of death for teenagers --
accidents, homicides and suicides; and
WHEREAS it is the goal of the Texas Red Ribbon Campaign and Walker County to involve families, schools, businesses, churches, law enforcement agencies and service organizations in all
aspects of this campaign and establish an atmosphere that supports awareness, education and on-going initiatives to prevent illegal drug use; and
WHEREAS the Texas Red Ribbon Campaign theme promotes family and individual responsibility for living healthy, drug-free lifestyles, without illegal drugs or the illegal use of legal
drugs; and
WHEREAS there are many activities planned during the Red Ribbon Campaign in Walker County:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
OCTOBER 25-29, 2004
is hereby designated:
RED RIBBON WEEK
The City of Huntsville and Huntsville ISD urges all citizens to join in the week's activities and to work all year long to protect our community from the dangers of alcohol and other
drugs.
DULY SIGNED this the 19th day of October 2004.
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Steed Smith, Mayor Pro Tem