Okaloosa County BOCC — October 20, 2015 — 10-20-15 Red Ribbon Week proclamation

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, gover nments and community leader s know that citizen suppor t 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 Congr ess to encour age drug-free lifestyle, drug prevention and reduction efforts which will be celebrated in communities across America the week of October 23-31, 2015. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Boar d of County Commissioner s of Okaloosa County, Florida, does hereby proclaim that October 23-31, 2015 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 20th day of October , 2015. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST: _________________________________ NATHAN D. BOYLES CHAIRMAN ___________________________ J D PEACOCK II CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT