Bill Text: CA ACR74 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Red Ribbon Week.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-09-27 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 147, Statutes of 2013. [ACR74 Detail]
Download: California-2013-ACR74-Chaptered.html
BILL NUMBER: ACR 74 CHAPTERED BILL TEXT RESOLUTION CHAPTER 147 FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 ADOPTED IN SENATE SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY AUGUST 22, 2013 INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Salas AUGUST 5, 2013 Relative to Red Ribbon Week. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST ACR 74, Salas. Red Ribbon Week. This measure would proclaim October 23 to October 31, 2013, as Red Ribbon Week, and would encourage all Californians to help build drug-free communities and participate in drug prevention activities. WHEREAS, Californians for Drug-Free Youth, Inc. (CADFY), a statewide parent-community organization, the office of the Governor, the office of the Attorney General, the State Department of Education, the California Parent Teacher Association, and over 100 other statewide agencies, departments, and organizations have been strong advocates for Red Ribbon Week; and WHEREAS, The National Family Partnership, Inc., initiated the Red Ribbon Campaign after Drug Enforcement Administration Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was killed in Mexico by drug traffickers in 1985; and WHEREAS, Parents, youths, schools, businesses, law enforcement, religious institutions, service organizations, senior citizens, medical and military personnel, sports teams, and others concerned about the effects of drugs on our communities will demonstrate their commitment to drug-free, healthy lifestyles by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this weeklong celebration; and WHEREAS, The theme of this year's effort is "A Healthy Me is Drug Free"; and WHEREAS, Securing a safe and healthy future for our children is directly threatened by drug abuse, and awareness of this problem will help individuals in fighting drug abuse; and WHEREAS, The objective of Red Ribbon Week 2013 will be to promote this view through drug prevention, education, parental involvement, and communitywide support; and WHEREAS, The Assembly of the State of California has further committed its resources to ensure the success of the Red Ribbon Week celebration; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims its support for the Red Ribbon Week celebration by proclaiming the period of October 23 to 31, 2013, inclusive, as Red Ribbon Week; and be it further Resolved, That the Legislature encourages all Californians to help build drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities by making a visible statement that we are firmly committed to healthy, productive, and drug-free lifestyles; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Governor, and to the author for appropriate distribution throughout the state.