Engrossed in House

[Congressional Bills 107th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Con. Res. 84 Engrossed in House (EH)] 1st Session H. CON. RES. 84 _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Supporting the goals of Red Ribbon Week in promoting drug-free communities. 107th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 84 _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Whereas the National Family Partnership, Governors, Attorneys General, Parent Teacher Associations, and over 100 other organizations throughout the United States annually cosponsor October 23 through October 31 as Red Ribbon Week; Whereas the objective of Red Ribbon Week is to promote drug-free communities through drug prevention efforts, education, parental involvement, and community-wide support; Whereas drug abuse is one of the major challenges our Nation faces in securing a safe and healthy future for our children; and Whereas parents, youth, schools, businesses, law enforcement and religious institutions, service organizations, senior citizens, medical and military personnel, sports teams, and individuals throughout the Nation demonstrate their commitment to drug-free, healthy lifestyles by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this weeklong celebration: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress-- (1) supports the goals of Red Ribbon Week; and (2) encourages all Americans to promote drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities to show support for healthy, productive, drug-free lifestyles. Passed the House of Representatives September 24, 2001. Attest: Clerk.