Alabama Red Ribbon Week

WHEREAS, communities across the United States have been plagued by the numerous problems associated with illicit drug use and drug trafficking; and

WHEREAS, there is hope in winning the war on drugs, and that hope lies in education and drug demand reduction, coupled with the hard work and determination of organizations such as the Young Marines of the Marine Corps League to foster a healthy, drug-free lifestyle; and

WHEREAS, government 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 red ribbon has been chosen as a symbol to commemorate the work of Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent who was killed in the line of duty, and represents the belief that one person can make a difference; and

WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Campaign was established by Congress in 1988 to encourage a drug-free lifestyle and involvement in drug prevention and reduction effects; and

WHEREAS, October 23 through October 31, 2012 has been designated as National Red Ribbon Week and encourages Americans to wear red ribbons to show their support for a drug-free environment:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the week of October 23 through October 31, 2012 as

Alabama Red Ribbon Week

in the state of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 23rd day of October 2012.

 

      

Robert Bentley, Governor