BILL ANALYSIS Ó ACR 102 Page 1 Date of Hearing: August 24, 2015 ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES Richard Gordon, Chair ACR 102 (Salas) - As Introduced August 17, 2015 SUBJECT: Red Ribbon Week. SUMMARY: Proclaims October 23 to October 31, 2015, 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 23 to 31, 2015, 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 ACR 102 Page 2 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 "Respect Yourself. Be Drug Free;" and, securing a safe and healthy future for our children is directly threatened by drug abuse. Awareness of this problem will help individuals in fighting drug abuse while promoting education, drug prevention, and parental involvement. FISCAL EFFECT: None REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION: Support None on file Opposition None on file Analysis Prepared by:Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 ACR 102 Page 3