During the special announcement section of Monday night’s Cumberland County Commission meeting, Mayor Allen Foster proclaimed October 23rd through October 31st as Red Ribbon Week in honor of our Young Marines that work so hard to prevent drug abuse in our community. Mayor Foster says the Young Marines do a lot for the youth here and we are very lucky to have the dedicated volunteers that run the program.
The proclamation reads:
WHEREAS, alcohol and drug abuse affect individuals, families, and communities across the nation daily; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible, unified efforts by community members be launched to prevent drug abuse; and
WHEREAS, Red Ribbon Week offers citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, this year, Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated in communities across the nation on October 23rd – 31st; and
WHEREAS, businesses, government, 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;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Allen Foster, Mayor of Cumberland County, do hereby proclaim October 23rd – 31st as Red Ribbon Week and I encourage our community 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.
(Photo courtesy Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster Facebook)
