Red Ribbon Week Proclamation 2008

Red Ribbon Week Honorary Proclamation October 23-31, 2008 Whereas, alcohol and other drug use has been identified as one of the greatest threats to the future of our nation, and the 15-24 year old age group is dying at a faster rate than any other age group; and Whereas, it is imperative that visible unified prevention efforts by community members be launched to reduce the demand for drugs; and Whereas, the Colorado Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth and the Westminster Area Community Awareness Action Team (C.A.A.T.) are sponsoring the National Red Ribbon Campaign offering citizens in our community the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug free lifestyles; and Whereas, business, government, law enforcement, schools, sports teams and other organizations and individuals will demonstrate their commitment to drug-free, healthy lifestyles by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this week-long campaign; and Whereas, the Adams County School District 50 Community further commits its resources to ensure the success of the Red Ribbon Campaign: We, the Board of Education of Adams County School District 50, therefore, do now hereby proclaim October 23- 31, 2008 to be Red Ribbon Week in Adams County School District 50. Signed this 14th day of October, 2008

___________________________ Vicky Marshall, President

_________________________ Chuck Hensel, Secretary

__________________________ Marge Rinaldi, Vice President

_________________________ Kevin Massey, Treasurer

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Dr.Marilyn Flachman, 2nd Vice President

Roberta Selleck, Ph.D., Supt.