City of Columbus - File #: 0177X-2014

• File #: 0177X-2014
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/9/2014
• In control: Tyson
• On agenda: 10/20/2014
• Final action: 10/22/2014
• Title: To recognize Red Ribbon Week and to celebrate a drug free Columbus.
• Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Hearcel Craig, Shannon G. Hardin, Zach M. Klein, Michelle M. Mills, Eileen Paley, Andrew Ginther

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/22/2014	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/21/2014	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/20/2014	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/20/2014	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

Title

To recognize Red Ribbon Week and to celebrate a drug free Columbus.

Body

WHEREAS, the National Family Partnership  and a handful of concerned and determined parents established a national grassroots nonprofit organization to lead and support families and communities in nurturing the full potential of healthy, drug free youth; and

WHEREAS, underage drinking cost the citizens of Ohio $2.9 billion, and 21.1% of the alcohol consumed is by underage drinkers; and

WHEREAS, 3 of 4 children in protective custody in Ohio were removed from their homes because of a substance-abusing parent; and

WHEREAS, in the past decade, babies born with drug addiction increased sixfold; and

WHEREAS, alcohol and other drugs were involved in 78% of violent crimes, 83% of property crimes and 77% of public order or weapons offenses and probation/parole violations; and

WHEREAS, public awareness is the key to effectively preventing drug abuse and gambling addiction and to educating Ohio's youth about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse and gambling; and

WHEREAS, substance use prevention programs can improve the behavioral health of communities as well as save $4 to $5 for every dollar invested in drug abuse treatment and counseling; and

WHEREAS, this year's Red Ribbon Celebration theme "Love Yourself - Don't Do Drugs"  highlights the year round message of being alcohol, tobacco and other drug-free; and

WHEREAS, the Southern Gateway Substance Abuse Solutions Committee comprised of South Side residents has declared October 25^th  and 26^th  to be "Stand Up Against Addictions Weekend" and has organized a series of events to help combat addictions; and

WHEREAS, business, media, social services, governments, schools, service organizations, faith based entities, safety forces and individuals will demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyle by wearing and displaying Red Ribbons and posters during this week long celebration and participating in the South Side events; therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

That this Council does hereby declare October 23^rd  through October 31^st  as Red Ribbon Celebration Week and October 24^th  and 25^th  to be the South Side Stand Up Against Addictions Weekend.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:

That this Council urges all Ohioans to wear a Red Ribbon, participate in activities sponsored by your schools and communities, and make a commitment to a healthy drug free lifestyle.