HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 89-26 CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. ~-~
WHEREAS, the presence of drugs and narcotics in our society has resulted in
innumerable problems of human, community, social and economic dimensions; and
WHEREAS, the consequences of drug-related problems are witnessed in the loss
of human lives, the loss of economic productivity, the diversion of public
resources to address these problems on all fronts and are threats to the health
of our people; and
WHEREAS, the dissolution of the family, an inadequate education system,
poverty, unemployment and greed all contribute to illegal drug use; and
WHEREAS, the demand for illegal drugs is a pervasive problem that affects
all segments of our society, including professional and affluent people; and
WHEREAS, illegal drugs constitute a problem in our community and lead to a
host of problems such as homicides, robberies, burglaries and other crimes, and
domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, a national war on drugs has been declared to combat the
importation, trafficking, sale and abuse of drugs; and
WHEREAS, our nation's cities and towns are on the frontlines of our war on
drugs; and
WHEREAS, hundreds of America's dedicated public servants have died and
~housands of others risk their lives daily to fight our cities' individual
battles against illegal drugs and the criminal activities stemming from illegal
drugs;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of The Colony, Texas declares
December 3 - 9, 1989 as "Cities Fight Back Against Drugs Week; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during this week The Colony will sponsor a
mandatory seminar for all city employees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of The Colony City Council will go
on record urging community groups, schools, and business and civic organizations
to support and participate in special activities during that week to draw
community attention to this issue,
PASSED AND APPROVED this--~/~day'~ of December, 1989.
Don A~fck, Mayo~~
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