10/24/04 - Red Ribbon WeekPROCLAMATION
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 drug use; and.
WHEREAS, the Flathead CARE Red Ribbon Campaign theme promotes fancily and individual responsibility for living
healthy, drug -free lifestyles, without illegal drugs or the illegal use of legal drugs; and
WHEREAS, there are many activities planned during the Red Ribbon Campaign in and around the City of Kalispell.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Pamela B. Kennedy, Mayor of the City of Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana do hereby
pl IJl.IQ1.tA.1. Vl-llJ Vl.l LYlll through October JVlll, GV\JY GEJ
RhD 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 and other drugs.
DATED this 18th day of October, 2004.
�� "PamelaBdy, Mayor