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Whereas, alcohol and other drug abuse in this nation has reached epidemic stages; and
Whereas, it is imperative that visible, unified prevention education efforts by community
members be launched to eliminate the demand for drugs; and
Whereas, the National Red Ribbon Campaign offers citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their
commitment to drug -free lifestyles (no use of illegal drugs, no illegal use of legal drugs); and
Whereas, the National Red Ribbon Campaign will be celebrated in every community in America
during Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31; and
Whereas, businesses, government, parents, law enforcement, media, medical institutions,
religious institutions, schools, senior citizens, service organizations, and youth will demonstrate
their commitment to healthy, drug -free lifestyles by wearing and displaying Red Ribbons during
this week-long campaign; and
Whereas, the City of Renton further commits its resources to ensure the success of the Red
Ribbon Campaign;
Now, therefore, I, Denis Law, Mayor of the City of Renton, do hereby proclaim October 23-31,
2018, to be
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in the City of Renton, and I encourage all citizens to join me in participating in drug prevention
education activities, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to a drug -free
community.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Renton to be
affixed this 22nd day of October, 2018.
Denis Law, Mayor
City of Renton, Washington
Renton City Hall, 7th Floor 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 • rentonwa.gov