Agenda 10/13/2009 Item # 4A
Agenda Item No. 4A
October 13, 2009
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, Drug Free Collier recognizes that underage drinking, abuse of prescription
drugs, and marijuana use have increased in our community over the last
decade and still remains a major societai issue: and,
WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible, unified prevention education efforts by
community members be launched to eliminate the demand for alcohol and
drugs: and,
WHEREAS, families face unprecedented pressures and stress imposed upon them by
the overwhelming challenges of todays society: and,
WHEREAS, Collier County residents must recommit to strengthening families,
neighborhoods, and communities, and to educating our young citizens to
counter the problems of abuse: and,
WHEREAS, research and data reflect, unquestionably, that our commitment, to
education, prevention, and positive /ifestyles is imperative and successful,'
and,
WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon represents the nation s united effort to support this effort
and build healthy and safe communities: and,
WHEREAS, the 2009 Red Ribbon Celebration asks that the citizens of Collier County
come together to help keep our children, families. and communities safe,
healthy, and drug free.
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NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, F/orida, that the week of October 21st through October 31st,
2009 be designated as
RED RIBBON WEEK
and during this week, every person is encouraged to wear and display a red
ribbon to symbolize our commitment td establishing healthy and safe
communities for our citizens, especially our children, and to participate in
events throughout the week that support positive lifestyles.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS J 3th Day of October, 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
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Agenda Item No. 4A
October 13, 2009
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Date:
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Proclamation designating October 21 through October 31,2009 as Red Ribbon Week. To be
accepted by Major Scott L. Salley, Corrections Chief, Collier County Sheriffs Office; Marla
Ramsey, Collier County Public Services Administrator and Ken Baginski, Prevention
Coordinator for Drug Free Collier.
10/13/2009 9:00:00 AM
Item Number:
Item Summary:
Prepared By
Paula Springs
Board of County
Commissioners
Executive Aide to the BCG
Date
BGC Office
10f112009 10:09:35 AM
Approved By
Ian Mitchell
BCC Office Manager
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
BCC Office
10fSf2009 4:17 PM
Approved By
Winona W. Stone
Assistant to the County Manger
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
County Manager's Office
10f7f2009 1:17 PM
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