BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
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As Introduced September 1, 2011
Majority vote
RULES 10-0
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|Ayes:|Skinner, Silva, Alejo, | | |
| |Butler, Carter, Davis, | | |
| |Donnelly, Hagman, Hueso, | | |
| |Nielsen | | |
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SUMMARY : Proclaims October 22 to October 30, 2011, as Red
Ribbon Week and would encourage all Californians to help build
drug-free communities and participate in drug prevention
activities. Specifically, this resolution makes the following
legislative findings:
1)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
Alcohol and Drug Programs, the State Department of Education,
the California Parent Teacher Association, and over 100 other
agencies are cosponsoring October 22 to 30, 2011, inclusive,
as the period that includes Red Ribbon Week.
2)Red Ribbon Week was initiated by the National Family
Partnership, Inc., after Drug Enforcement Administration Agent
Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was killed in Mexico by drug
traffickers in 1985.
3)During Red Ribbon Week, 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 their communities will wear and display
red ribbons during this weeklong celebration to show their
commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
4)The theme this year is "Drug Free is the Key;" and, securing a
safe and healthy future for our children is directly
threatened by drug abuse. Awareness of this problem will help
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individuals in fighting drug abuse while promoting education,
drug prevention, and parental involvement.
FISCAL EFFECT : None
Analysis Prepared by : Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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