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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE:
November 20, 1989
89-127
RESOLUTION NO:
MOTION BY:
Dimler
Johnson
SECONDED BY:
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING "CITIES FIGHT BACK AGAINST DRUGS WEEK"
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 wit-
nessed in the loss of human lives, the loss of economic produc-
tivity, 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 educa-
tion 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 plague urban, suburban and rural com-
munities of all sizes and regions; 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 thousands 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 Chanhassen declares
December 3 to 9, 1989 as "Cities Fight Back Against Drugs Week";
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during this week the City of
Chanhassen will sponsor a drug awareness program, literature
drops, red ribbon distributions, media attention, and community
involvement.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Chanhassen 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Chanhassen is
delcaring our community a "drug free" area making this a goal
that all the city's resources will be committed to.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this
20th
, 1989.
day of
November
ATTEST:
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Don Ashworth, ity Manager
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Donald J. Chlel, Mayor
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YES
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ABSENT
Chmiel
Boyt
Johnson
Workman
Dimler
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