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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, communities across America have been plagued by problems associated with illicit
drug use and those that traffic in them; and
WHEREAS, there is hope in winning the war on drugs through education and drug demand re-
duction , coupled with the hard work and determination of organizations such as the Young Marines; and
WHEREAS, governments and community leaders know that citizen support is one of the most
effective tools in the effort to reduce the use of illicit drugs in our communities; and
WHEREAS, the Emerald Coast Young Marines focus on teaching youth to live a drug-free life-
style and teaching ideals such as leadership, teamwork and discipline. Emerald Coast Young Marines
pledge to be drug free, promote a Drug Free lifestyle and sponsor national Red Ribbon Week activities
giving individuals in the Emerald Coast the opportunity to wear a red ribbon signifying their opposition to
illegal drug use; and
WHEREAS, the red ribbon has been chosen as a symbol commemorating Enrique “Kiki” Cama-
rena, a Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent who was murdered in the line of duty, and repre-
sents the belief that one person can make a difference; and
WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Week Campaign was established by Congress to encourage drug-
free lifestyle, drug prevention and reduction efforts which will be celebrated in communities across Amer-
ica the week of October 23-31, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Oka-
loosa County, Florida, does hereby proclaim that October 23-31, 2014 as
“RED RIBBON WEEK”
in Okaloosa County and recognizes the Emerald Coast Young Marines commitment to living a drug-free
life and participation in Red Ribbon Week.
DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2014.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
ATTEST: _________________________________
CHARLES K. WINDES, JR.
CHAIRMAN
___________________________
DON W. HOWARD
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT