Mayor John Franklin presented a Proclamation at Vista City Hall on Tuesday October 10, 2023.
WHEREAS, alcohol and drug abuse affect individuals, families, and communities across the nation. It is imperative that visible, unified efforts by community members be launched to prevent drug abuse. Red Ribbon Week offers citizens of Vista the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyles and Red Ribbon Week is celebrated in communities across the nation on October 23-31.
Business, governments, law enforcement, media, health care providers, religious institutions, schools, and other community-based organizations will demonstrate their commitment to healthy, drug-free lifestyles by wearing red ribbons and participating in drug prevention activities. There is hope in winning the war against drugs through prevention education in classrooms, and determination of organizations such as the Vista Elks Lodge #1968, who are a part of the largest volunteer drug awareness program in the United States.
The Week of October 23-31 has been designated National Red Ribbon Week, which encourages Americans to participate in drug prevention education activities, not only during Red Ribbon Week, but also throughout the year, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to a drug-free lifestyle.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and members of the Vista City Council do hereby proclaim October 23 – 31, 2023 as “RED RIBBON WEEK IN THE CITY OF VISTA”. Vista Fire Chief Washington accepted the Proclamation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have Hereunto set our hands and affix this seal this 10th day of October 2023.
