10-23-15/Red Ribbon Week ProclamationPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell, Montana values the health and safety of all our citizens; and
WHEREAS, substance abuse is particularly damaging to one of our most valuable resources, our children, and a
contributing factor in the three leading causes of death for teenagers — accidents, homicides, and suicides; and
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the Flathead CARE Red Ribbon Campaign to involve families, schools, businesses,
churches, law enforcement agencies, and service organizations in all aspects of this campaign and establish an atmosphere that
supports awareness, education, and on -going initiatives to prevent illegal alcohol, tobacco, and drug use; and
WHEREAS, the Flathead CARE Red Ribbon Campaign theme promotes family and individual responsibility for living
healthy, tobacco, and drug -free lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, there are many activities planned during the Red Ribbon Campaign in and around the City of Kalispell.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mark Johnson, Mayor of the City of Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana hereby recognize the
2015 Red Ribbon Theme of "Respect Yourself. Be Drug Free", and proclaim October 23rd through October 31st, 2015 as
RED RIBBON WEEK
in the City of Kalispell and urge all citizens to join in the week's activities and to work all year long to protect our
community from the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
DATED this 19th day of October, 2015.
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Mark Johnso
Mayor