Designating October 24, 1992, through November 1, 1992, as "National Red Ribbon Week for a Drug-Free America".
PL 102-465 (H.J.Res.467), enacted 10/23/1992

PUBLIC LAW 102-465—OCT. 23, 1992 
106 STAT. 2279 
Public Law 102-465 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating October 24, 1992, through November 1, 1992, as "National Red Ribbon 
Oct. 23, 1992 
Week for a Drug-Free America". 
[H.J. Res. 467] 
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 m£gor 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 insurmoimtable, 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 Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth 
has declared October 24, 1992, through November 1, 1992, as 
"National Red Ribbon Week", has organized the National Red 
Ribbon Campedgn to coordinate the week's activities, has estab-
lished the theme, "Neighbors—^Drug Free and Proud** for the 
week, and has called for a comprehensive public awareness, 
prevention, and education program involving thousands of parent 
and commimity groups across the country; 
Whereas the National Red Ribbon Campaign is headed by President 
and Mrs. George Bush and national honorary chairmen; 
Whereas any use of an illegal drug is imacceptable and the illegal 
use of a legal drug cannot be tolerated; and 
Whereas substance abuse destroys lives, spawns crime, imdermines 
our economy, and threatens our security as a Nation: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
That— 
(1) October 24, 1992, through November 1, 1992, is des-
ignated 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, meet-
ings and other activities to support community education, 
and with other appropriate activities, events and edu-
cational campaigns; and 
(B) both during the week and thereafter, to wear and 
display red ribbons to present and sjonbolize commitment 
106 STAT. 2280 
PUBLIC LAW 102-465—OCT. 23, 1992 
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 offi-
cials, educators, business leaders, reli^ous leaders, private 
sector organizations, and Government leaders in combating 
substance abuse. 
Approved October 23, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 467: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
Sept. 16, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 8, considered and passed Senate.