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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, alcohol and drug abuse is one of the greatest threats to the future of our Nation; and
WHEREAS, visible, untied prevention programs and activities involving communiy members,
families, businesses andyouth must be implemented in order to reduce the demand for, the acceptance of and
the abuse of drugs and alcohol; and
WHEREAS, TEAM Fort Collins is sponsoring the National Red Ribbon Campaign to raise
awareness in our communiy; and
WHEREAS, the National Red Ribbon Campaign will be celebrated in every communiy in America
during Red Ribbon Week, encouraging citizens to pledge to support this year's these, "Together, Healthy
and Drug-Free'; and
WHEREAS, businesses, government, law enforcement, schools, religious institutions,youth, senior
citizens, sports teams,families and individuals will demonstrate their commitment to a drug free, healthy
lifesyle by wearing and displaying Red Ribbons during this week-long campaign; and
• WHEREAS,the communiy of Fort Collins, the PoudreSchoolDistrict and LarimerCounyfurther
commits its resources to ensure the success of the Red Ribbon Campaign.
NOW, THEREFORE,I,Ray Martinez, Mayor of the Ciy of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim the
week of October 23-31, 2000 as
RED RIBBON WEEK
in the ci y of Fort Collins and encourage all citizens to participate in drug prevention education activities,
making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to a drug free communiy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Ciy of Fort Collins
this I7th day of October, A.D. 2000.
Mayor
ATTEST.•
. City Clerk
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