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RED RIBBON WEEK
OCTOBER 23, 2020—OCTOBER 319 2020
WHEREAS, cities across America have been plagued by the numerous problems associated with
alcohol,tobacco, and other drug use; and
WHEREAS, there is hope in winning the war on drugs, and the 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 tool they can have in their efforts to reduce use
of alcohol,tobacco and other drugs by the Citizens of Apache Junction; and
WHEREAS, the red ribbon was chosen as a symbol commemorating the work of Enrique "Kiki"
Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration agent who was murdered in the line of
duty and has come to represent the belief that one person CAN make a difference; and
WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Campaign was established by Congress in 1988 to promote this belief
and encourage a drug-free lifestyle and involvement in drug prevention efforts; 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 is
a contributing factor in the three leading causes of death for teenagers- accident,
homicides and suicides; and
WHEREAS, it is the goal of Red Ribbon Week and the City Council of Apache Junction 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 Red Ribbon Week Campaign theme promotes family and individual responsibilities
for living healthy, drug-free lifestyles without illegal drugs or the illegal use of legal
drugs; and
WHEREAS, October 21 — 31, 2020 has been designated National Red Ribbon week, calling on all
Americans to show their support for drug-free state by wearing a red ribbon and
participating in drug-free activities during that week; and
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Jeff Serdy,Mayor of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,do hereby proclaim
October 23-31, 2020 as
RED RIBBON WEEK
in Apache Junction,Arizona, of Pinal County, and encourage all citizens,businesses,public and private
agencies,media,religious and educational institutions to wear and display red ribbons and participate in
drug-free activities throughout that week, joining the rest of the state in promoting the Red Ribbon
Celebration and a drug-free America.
Signed and attested to this day of OjLq&,� 2020.
JEFF SERD
JO� r
Mayor ATTEST:
IFER VtNA
City Clerk