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ACR-2 Red Ribbon Week.(1995-1996)

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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 2
CHAPTER 59

Relative to Red Ribbon Week.

[ Filed with Secretary of State  July 24, 1995. ]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


ACR 2, Baca. Red Ribbon Week.
This measure would proclaim October 23 through October 31, 1995, as “Red Ribbon Week,” and would encourage Californians to help build drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities.

WHEREAS, Californians for Drug-Free Youth, Inc., a statewide parent-community organization, the State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, the State Department of Education, the Attorney General’s Crime Prevention Center, the California Parent Teacher Association, and 89 other statewide agencies, departments, and organizations are cosponsoring October 23 through October 31, 1995, as “Red Ribbon Week”; and
WHEREAS, Parents, youth, schools, business, law enforcement, religious institutions, service organizations, senior citizens, medical and military personnel, sports teams, and individuals throughout the State of California will demonstrate their commitment to drug-free, healthy lifestyles by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this week-long celebration; and
WHEREAS, The Assembly has further committed its resources to ensure the success of the Red Ribbon celebration; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the California Legislature does hereby support the Red Ribbon celebration by proclaiming October 23 through October 31, 1995, as “Red Ribbon Week,” and by encouraging the citizens of California to help build drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities by making a visible statement that we are firmly committed to a drug-free lifestyle; and be it further
Resolved, That the California Legislature encourages all citizens to personally support, “HEALTHY MEANS DRUG-FREE!”; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit a copy of this resolution to the Governor of the State of California.