Agenda 10/14/2008 Item # 4CAgenda Item No. 4C
October 14, 2008
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PROCLAMATION
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,
WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible, unified prevention education efforts by
community members be launched to eliminate the demand for drugs; and,
WHEREAS, families face unprecedented pressures and stress imposed upon them by
the overwhelming nature of today's society; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County residents must recommit to strengthening families,
neighborhoods, and communities, and to educating our citizens to counter
the problems of abuse; and
WHEREAS, research and data reflect unquestionably that prevention works and that
our commitment to education, prevention, and positive lifestyles is
imperative; and
WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon represents the nation's united effort to support prevention
and build healthy and safe communities; and
WHEREAS, the Z008 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.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that the week of October Zlst through October 31, 2008
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 to 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 14th Day of October, 2008.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
r COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TOM HENNIN6, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST: ,
DWIGHT E. BROOK, CLERK
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Agenda Item No. 4C
October 14, 2008
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number: 4C
Item Summary: Proclamation designating October 21st through October 31, 2008 as Red Ribbon Week. To
be accepted by Chief Scott Salley, Collier County Sheriff's Office.
Meeting Date: 10114/2008 9:00:00 AM
Prepared By
Paula Springs
Executive Aide to the BCC
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
BCC Office
912212008 11:21:47 AM
Approved By
Sue Filson
Executive Manager to the BCC
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
BCC Office
912212008 3:56 PM
Approved By
John A. Yonkasky
Director of the Office of Management
Date
County Manager's Office
Office of Management& Budget
912312008 7:53 AM
Approved By
James V. Mudd
County Manager
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
County Manager's Office
0,1251400C 9:56 AM.
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