1989R15- "FIGHT BACK AGAINST DRUGS"
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RESOLUTION NO .~~R..::l5
A RESOLUTION
BY THE CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATING "FIGHT BACK
AGAINST DRUG" WEEK IN SCHERTZ, TEXAS.
WHEREAS. the presence of drugs and narcotics in our
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, loss of economic
productivity, diversion of public resources to address these
problems on all fronts which are threats to the heal th of our
citizens; and
WHEREAS, the dissolution of
education systems, poverty, unemployment
to illegal drug use; and
the family, inadequate
and greed all contribute
WHEREAS, the demand
problem that affects all
professional, affluent people;
for illegal drugs is a
segments of society
and
pervasive
including
WHEREAS, illegal drugs plague urban, suburban and rural
communi ties; and lead to a host of problems such as homicide,
robberies, burglaries and other crimes and domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, a
combat importation,
THEREFORE,
national war on drugs has been declared to
trafficking, sale and abuse of drugs; NOW
BE IT RESOLVES BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
THAT December 3rd through 9th, 1989 be designated as
City of Schertz "Fight Back Against Drugs" Week; and citizens are
encouraged to actively participate in anti drug programs as well
as educational endeavors to combat the effects of drug use in our
community.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this thed-J_~day Of_~~98 9
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Mayor, City of Scher
ATTEST:
City of Schertz