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A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS, over half a million Americans will die this year from alcohol, tobacco and other drug-
related causes; and
WHEREAS, every man, woman and child in America pays nearly$1,000 annually to cover the costs
of unnecessary health care, extra law enforcement, auto accidents, crime, and lost
productivity resulting from substance abuse; and
WHEREAS, every person in the State of Minnesota is affected by alcohol, tobacco and other drug
abuse; and
WHEREAS, prevention and treatment efforts have made major gains in reversing the trend toward
more and more alcohol, tobacco and other drug use in our communities; and
• WHEREAS, the color red has been chosen to represent individual and community commitment to
efforts to reduce demand for alcohol and other drugs in our communities; and
WHEREAS, business, government, law enforcement, schools, religious institutions, service
organizations, neighborhoods, youth, senior citizens, and other individuals are
encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to help reduce and prevent alcohol,
tobacco and other drug abuse by wearing and/or displaying the color red during
Minnesota Chemical Health Week.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that November 15 -21,2004,be declared
MINNESOTA CHEMICAL HEALTH WEEK
throughout the City of Edina.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council Members of the City of Edina support
the activities sponsored by the Minnesota Chemical Health Week, MADD's Red
Ribbon Project, and The Great American Smokeout and encourage the citizens of
Edina to participate in all Minnesota Chemical Health Week activities and other
alcohol and drug abuse prevention efforts year round.
Dennis F. Maetzold, Mayor