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Member Gene Lhotka
resolution and moved its adoption:
May 4, 1987
Date
ATTEST /1'
Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.
87 -100
introduced the following
RESOLUTION DECLARING MAY 15, 1987 THROUGH MAY 21, 1987
AS DRUG AWARENESS WEEK
WHEREAS, the use of drugs is becoming an increasing
cancer in our society and communities; and
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council has declared
war on drugs; and
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Peacemaker Center has volunteered
to coordinate the program; and
WHEREAS, in cooperation with Brookdale Center and the
school districts, the program is being extended to the
surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, a kickoff is being planned for the week of
May 15, 1987 through May 21, 1987.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Brooklyn Center that:
1. The week of May 15, 1987 through May 21, 1987 is
hereby declared Drug Awareness Week in Brooklyn
Center.
2. The churches of Brooklyn Center are encouraged to
emphasize drug awareness and prevention of its
usage.
3. The schools in the area are encouraged to emphasize
drug education.
4. All citizens resolve to strive for a drug free
society.
V/
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member Rich Theis and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyqu ist,
Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.