6. Proclamation - Red Ribbon Week - October 27-November 1, 2008L7�'(NSSSN'\
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RJ 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 age
w contributing factor in the three leading causes of death for teenagers — accidents, homicides, and suicides; and
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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
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WHEREAS, the Flathead CARE Red Ribbon Campaign theme promotes family and individual responsibility for living
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there are many activities planned during the Red Ribbon Campaign in and around the City of Kalispell.
NOW THEREFORE �Pamela B. Kennedy, Mayor of the City of Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana do hereby '
proclaim October 27 through November 1, 2008 as �
1 RED RIBBON WEEK �-
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in the City of Kalispell and urge all citizens to j oin in the weeks activities and to work all year long to protect our
community from the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
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DATED this 20th day of October, 2008. r�
Pamela B. Ke nedy
Mayor
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