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[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 409 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 409

 Designating October 23, 1994, through October 31, 1994, as ``National 
               Red Ribbon Week for a Drug-Free America''.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 13, 1994

    Mr. Talent introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
       referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION

 
 Designating October 23, 1994, through October 31, 1994, as ``National 
               Red Ribbon Week for a Drug-Free America''.

Whereas substance abuse has reached epidemic proportions and is of major concern 
        to all Americans;
Whereas substance abuse is a major public health threat and is one of the major 
        causes of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United 
        States today;
Whereas illegal drug use is not limited to persons of a particular age, gender, 
        or socioeconomic status;
Whereas the drug problem appears to be insurmountable, but the United States has 
        begun to lay the foundation to combat the use of illegal drugs;
Whereas the United States must continue the important strides made to combat 
        substance abuse;
Whereas it has been demonstrated through public opinion polls that the American 
        people consider drug abuse one of the most serious domestic problems 
        facing the United States and have begun to take steps against it;
Whereas the National Family Partnership has declared October 23, 1994, through 
        October 31, 1994, as ``National Red Ribbon Week'', has organized the 
        National Red Ribbon Celebration to coordinate the week's activities, has 
        established the theme, ``Healthy Means Drug Free'' for the week, and has 
        called for a comprehensive public awareness, prevention, and education 
        program involving thousands of parent and community groups across the 
        country;
Whereas any use of an illegal drug is unacceptable and the illegal use of a 
        legal drug cannot be tolerated; and
Whereas substance abuse destroys lives, spawns crime, undermines our economy, 
        and threatens our security as a Nation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That--
            (1) October 23, 1994, through October 31, 1994, is 
        designated as ``National Red Ribbon Week for a Drug-Free 
        America'';
            (2) the President is authorized and directed to issue a 
        proclamation calling on the people of the United States--
                    (A) to observe the week by holding conferences, 
                meetings and other activities to support community 
                education, and with other appropriate activities, 
                events and educational campaigns; and
                    (B) both during the week and thereafter, to wear 
                and display red ribbons to present and symbolize 
                commitment to a healthy, drug-free life style, and to 
                develop an attitude of intolerance concerning the use 
                of drugs; and
            (3) Congress recognizes and commends the hard work and 
        dedication of concerned parents, youth, law enforcement 
        officials, educators, business leaders, religious leaders, 
        private sector organizations, and Government leaders in 
        combating substance abuse.
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