[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 841 Introduced in House (IH)]
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 841
Supporting the goals of Red Ribbon Week.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 7, 2004
Mr. Souder (for himself and Mr. Cummings) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
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RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals of Red Ribbon Week.
Whereas the Governors and Attorneys General of the States, the National Family
Partnership, Parent Teacher Associations, Boys and Girls Clubs of
America, and more than 100 other organizations throughout the United
States annually cosponsor Red Ribbon Week during the week of October 23
through October 31;
Whereas a purpose of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to commemorate the service of
Enrique ``Kiki'' Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration special
agent who died in the line of duty while engaged in the battle against
illicit drugs;
Whereas Red Ribbon Week is nationally recognized and celebrated, helping to
preserve Special Agent Camarena's memory and further the cause for which
he gave his life;
Whereas the objective of Red Ribbon Week is to promote drug-free communities
through drug prevention efforts, education, parental involvement, and
communitywide support;
Whereas drug and alcohol abuse contributes to domestic violence and sexual
assaults, and places the lives of children at risk;
Whereas drug abuse is one of the major challenges our Nation faces in securing a
safe and healthy future for our families and children; and
Whereas parents, youth, schools, businesses, law enforcement agencies, religious
institutions, service organizations, senior citizens, medical and
military personnel, sports teams, and individuals throughout the United
States demonstrate their commitment to drug-free, healthy lifestyles by
wearing and displaying red ribbons during this weeklong celebration:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the goals of Red Ribbon Week;
(2) encourages children and teens to choose to live a drug-
free life; and
(3) encourages all people of the United States to promote
drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention
activities to show support for healthy, productive, drug-free
lifestyles.
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