Res 1991 - 71 Proclaiming the Week of November 8-15, 1991 as MN Chemical Health Week Encouraging Citizens to Commit to the Reduction & Prevention of Drug & Alcohol Abuse�
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 91- '11
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEER OF NOVEMBER 8-15, 1991
MINNESOTA CHEMICAL HEALTH WEER ENCOURAGING CITIZENS TO
COMMIT TO THE REDUCTION AND PREVENTION OF DRIIG AND ALCOHOL
AS
ABUSE
WHEREAS, alcohol and other drug abuse in this Nation has
reached epidemic stages, and the fifteen to twenty-=four year old
age group is dying at a faster rate than any other age group; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible, united prevention
education efforts by community members be launched to reduce the
demand for drugs; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Action Project on Drug Abuse
Prevention and the Independent School District No. 197 Parent's
Communication Network are sponsoring the Minnesota Chemical Health
Week offering citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their
commitment to drug free lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, this annual Minnesota Chemical Health Week will be
celebrated during the week of November 8-15, 1991; and
WHEREAS, Governor Arne Carlson is the State honorary
chairperson to provide this community focus on a drug free
Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, business, government, law enforcement, schools,
religious institutions, service organizations, youth, physicians,
senior citizens, military, sports teams and other individuals will
demonstrate their commitment to drug free, healthy lifestyles by
wearing and displaying red ribbons during this week long campaign.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE30LVED that the City Council of the
City of Mendota Heights does hereby proclaim November 8-15, 1991,
as Minnesota Chemical Health Week and encourages its citizens to
participate in drug prevention education activities, making a
visible statement that we are strongly committed to a drug free
community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Mendata heights
encaurages all ci�izens to support and become invalved in our
community's commitment to reduce and prevent the abuse o� alcohol
and oth�r drug�.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 1st
day of October, 1991.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY �F MENDOTA HEZGHTS
By �.� �. G�.��« d�'��
Charle� E. Mertensotta, Mayor
ATTEST:
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I�athleen M. Swanson, City Clerk