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BOOK 68 0-H 165 <br />F_Proclamation ___"Just Say No to Drugs" Week <br />P R O C L A M A T 1 0 N <br />WHEREAS, the "Just Say No" program is a national <br />organization whose purpose is to educate children about drug and <br />alcohol abuse and to teach them to say no to peer pressure and to <br />things that are harmful and confusing to them; and <br />WHEREAS, peer pressure is the most difficult thing for a <br />child to deal with. The "Just Say No" concept hopes to create a <br />positive peer group attitude against trying drugs, along with <br />education as to the inherent dangers of drug and alcohol <br />addiction; and <br />WHEREAS, a multi -billion dollar business will not die <br />because a few dealers get put in jail and this type of business <br />will not die until we kill the market. The "Just Say No" leaders <br />and associates are doing just that. Through our public and <br />.private school systems, the kids are responding with great <br />enthusiasm; and <br />WHEREAS, a countywide celebration of the dream for a <br />drug-free society is being coordinated by volunteers from all <br />walks of life and is being funded solely through contributions; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, the week of May 9-16, 1987 has been declared "Just <br />Say No To Drugs," Week across the State of Florida; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS, Indian River County, Florida that the week of -_ <br />May 9-16, 1987 be designated as <br />"JUST SAY NO TO DRUGS" WEEK <br />in Indian River County, and the Board -urges all citizens to join <br />in the efforts to protect and educate our children and citizens. <br />Dated this 28th day of April, 1987 <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />mss. G <br />Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Vhairman <br />6 <br />