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RED RIBBON WEEK
OCTOBER 239 2022 — OCTOBER 31, 2022
WHEREAS, cities across America have been plagued by the numerous problems
associated with alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use; and
WHEREAS, local leaders in government and in the community know, that the support
of the people in the neighborhoods is the most effective tool they can have
in their efforts to reduce the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction values the health and safety of all our citizens.
Substance abuse is particularly damaging to one of our most valuable
resources, our children; and
WHEREAS, it is the goal of Red Ribbon Week and the City Council of Apache Junction
to involve families, schools, businesses, churches, and law enforcement
agencies in all aspects of this campaign and establish an atmosphere that
supports awareness, education; and
WHEREAS, October 23 — 31, 2022 has been designated National Red Ribbon week,
calling on all Americans to show their support for a drug-free state by
wearing a red ribbon and participating in drug-free activities during that
week; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Walter"Chip" Wilson, Mayor of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona, do hereby proclaim October 23-31, 2022, as
RED RIBBON WEEK
in Apache Junction, Arizona and encourage all citizens, businesses, religious and
educational institutions to wear and display red ribbons and participate in drug-free
activities throughout that week.
Signed and attested to this_Z3 day of , 2022.
Walter" hip" Wilson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Jnnifer 6na
City Clerk