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          Bill No:  ACR 93
          Author:   Torres (D), et al
          Amended:  9/8/09 in Assembly
          Vote:     21

           
          WITHOUT REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE OR FILE 

           ASSEMBLY FLOOR  :  Read and adopted, 9/8/09


           SUBJECT  :    Red Ribbon Week

           SOURCE  :     Author


           DIGEST :    This resolution proclaims the week of October 23  
          through October 31, 2009, as Red Ribbon Week.

           ANALYSIS  :    This resolution proclaims the period of  
          October 23 through October 31, 2009, as Red Ribbon Week and  
          encourages all Californians to help build drug-free  
          communities and participate in drug prevention activities.   
          Specifically, this resolution makes the following  
          legislative findings: 

          1. 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. 

          2. The objective of Red Ribbon Week 2009 is to promote drug  
             prevention, education, parental involvement, and  
             communitywide support through this year's theme "Drug  
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             Free is the Key." 

          3. Various individuals and organizations throughout  
             California will demonstrate their commitment to  
             drug-free, healthy lifestyles by wearing and displaying  
             red ribbons during this weeklong celebration. 

           FISCAL EFFECT  :    Fiscal Com.:  No

          DLW:mw  9/9/09   Senate Floor Analyses 

                       SUPPORT/OPPOSITION:  NONE RECEIVED

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