[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 841 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 841

                Supporting the goals of Red Ribbon Week.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 7, 2004

   Mr. Souder (for himself and Mr. Cummings) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
                Supporting the goals of Red Ribbon Week.

Whereas the Governors and Attorneys General of the States, the National Family 
        Partnership, Parent Teacher Associations, Boys and Girls Clubs of 
        America, and more than 100 other organizations throughout the United 
        States annually cosponsor Red Ribbon Week during the week of October 23 
        through October 31;
Whereas a purpose of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to commemorate the service of 
        Enrique ``Kiki'' Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration special 
        agent who died in the line of duty while engaged in the battle against 
        illicit drugs;
Whereas Red Ribbon Week is nationally recognized and celebrated, helping to 
        preserve Special Agent Camarena's memory and further the cause for which 
        he gave his life;
Whereas the objective of Red Ribbon Week is to promote drug-free communities 
        through drug prevention efforts, education, parental involvement, and 
        communitywide support;
Whereas drug and alcohol abuse contributes to domestic violence and sexual 
        assaults, and places the lives of children at risk;
Whereas drug abuse is one of the major challenges our Nation faces in securing a 
        safe and healthy future for our families and children; and
Whereas parents, youth, schools, businesses, law enforcement agencies, religious 
        institutions, service organizations, senior citizens, medical and 
        military personnel, sports teams, and individuals throughout the United 
        States demonstrate their commitment to drug-free, healthy lifestyles by 
        wearing and displaying red ribbons during this weeklong celebration: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals of Red Ribbon Week;
            (2) encourages children and teens to choose to live a drug-
        free life; and
            (3) encourages all people of the United States to promote 
        drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention 
        activities to show support for healthy, productive, drug-free 
        lifestyles.
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