PRINTER'S NO. 4025
No. 386 Session of 1992
INTRODUCED BY CAPPABIANCA, SCRIMENTI, BLAUM, MUNDY AND TIGUE,
SEPTEMBER 23, 1992
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON RULES, SEPTEMBER 23, 1992
A RESOLUTION
1 Proclaiming October 24 through November 1, 1992, as "Red Ribbon
2 Week" in Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, Drug abuse, including alcohol, in this nation and in
4 this Commonwealth has reached epidemic proportions and continues
5 to be especially destructive of our youth; and
6 WHEREAS, Only an all-out effort by government, law
7 enforcement, schools, religious institutions, communities and
8 individuals will be effective in reducing the demand for drugs;
9 and
10 WHEREAS, The national campaign to focus on drugs, the Red
11 Ribbon Campaign, will be celebrated during the week of October
12 24 through November 1, 1992; and
13 WHEREAS, People in all walks of life are urged to demonstrate
14 their commitment to a drug-free life style by wearing a red
15 ribbon during this week; and
16 WHEREAS, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania wholly subscribes
17 to this worthwhile expression of dedication to a cooperative
1 endeavor to stamp out drug abuse; therefore be it
2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives proclaim October
3 24 through November 1, 1992, as "Red Ribbon Week" in
4 Pennsylvania and urge all citizens to participate in drug
5 education and prevention activities to make a united show of
6 support for the commitment to a drug-free community and
7 endorsement of the pledge: "The Choice For Me: Drug-Free!"
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