Resolution 134-1986
Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey
RESOLUTION NO. 134 -1986
WHEREAS, drug abuse costs Florida's economy $2.5 billion
annually; and
WHEREAS, nearly two-thirds of our young people have tried an
illicit drug by the time they finish high school; and
WHEREAS, drug-related traffic accidents are the leading
cause of death of youth aged 15-24; and
WHEREAS, the problem of drug abuse cannot be eliminated
without an effective strategy to reduce the demand for drugs; and
WHEREAS, we must encourage Florida's youth to "Just Say NO"
to drugs; and
WHEREAS, the long-term prevention of youthful drug abuse
depends upon the participation and cooperation of a broad range
of Florida's citizens including criminal justice, education,
civic and community groups; and
WHEREAS, many concerned groups such as Florida Informed
Parents, the Elks, the Girl Scouts, the Florida Consortium of
Urban Leagues and the Governor's Commission on Drug and Alcohol
Concerns are actively working toward reducing drug abuse in our
communities; and
WHEREAS, a drug abuse prevention rally was held at the
Capitol to demonstrate statewide support for the "Red Ribbon
Campaign" which indicates commitment to the fight against drug
abuse.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA that the day of May 22nd
be observed as
DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION DAY
in the County of Monroe and that all citizens be urged to assist
in observance of this special day by initiating and participating
in drug abuse prevention activities in their communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Monroe County Commission does
hereby urge all citizens in Florida to become actively involved in
community drug abuse prevention and education programs to
reduce the demand for drugs and thereby impact the economic and
social costs of drug abuse in our State.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting of said Board held on the ~ day of~~, A.D.
1986.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By \.U..~ ~ aJ ""tV -:. ~~ ..... ~
MAYOR/CHAIRMAN /
(SEAL)
Attest JJANNY L. KOLlIAGE Clerk
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ERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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BY Attorney's OffIce L
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