HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 89-231 - Declare December 3-7, 1989 as "Cities Fight Back Against Drugs" Week - 11/07/1989 RESOLUTION NO. 89-231
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 3 - 9, 1989 AS "CITIES FIGHT BACK
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AGAINST DRUGS WEEK"
WHEREAS, the presence of drugs and narcotics in American society has resulted in
innumerable problems of human , community, social and economic dimensions ; and
WHEREAS, the consequences of drug-related problems are witnessed in the loss of
human lives , the loss of economic productivity, the diversion of public
resources to address these problems on all fronts and are threats to the health
of the people; and
WHEREAS, .-he dissolution of the family, an inadequate education system, poverty ,
unemployment, and greed all contribute to illegal drug use ; and
WHEREAS, the demand for illegal drugs is a pervasive problem that affects all
segments of society, including professional and affluent people ; and
WHEREAS, illegal drugs plague urban , suburban, and rural communities of all
sizes and regions ; and
WHEREAS, illegal drugs constitute a problem in this community and lead to a host
of problems such as homicides, robberies, burglaries and other crimes , and
domestic violence ; and
WHEREAS, a national war on drugs has been declared to combat the importation,
trafficking , sale, and abuse of drugs ; and
WHEREAS, the nation ' s cities and toNms are on the frontlines of the war on
drugs ; and
WHEREAS, hundreds of America's dedicated public servants have died and thousands
of others risk their lives daily to fight cities ' individual battles against
illegal drugs and the criminal activities stemming from illegal drugs ;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the the Council of the City of Eden Prairie
declares December 3 to 9, 1989 as "Cities Fight Back Against Drugs Week" ; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City is on record urging community groups,
schools , and business and civic organizations to support and participate in
special activities w ring that week to draw community attention to this issue.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie on this 7th day of
November, 1989.
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ATTEST:
-C-ITY CLERK