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WHEREAS, communities across America have been plagued by the numerous
problems associated with illicit drug use and individuals and entities that traffic in them;
and
WHEREAS, there is hope in winning the war on drugs, and that hope lies in
education and drug demand reduction, coupled with the hard work and determination of
organizations such as the Young Marines of the Marine Corps League to foster a healthy,
drug-free lifestyle; and
WHEREAS, governments and community leaders know that citizen support is one
of the most effective tools in the effort to reduce the use of illicit drugs in our communities;
and
WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon has been 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 represents the belief that one person can make a
difference; and
WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Campaign was established by Congress in 1988 to
encourage a drug-free lifestyle and involvement in drug prevention and reduction efforts;
and
WHEREAS, October 23-31,2016 has been designated National Red Ribbon Week,
which encourages Americans to wear a Red Ribbon to show their support for a drug-free
environment.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Robert Hoog, Mayor of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Brevard County, Florida, hereby proclaim October 23-31, 2017 as
RED RIBBON WEEK
in the City of Cape Canaveral and urge all citizens to join me in this s cial observance.
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