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t 6 1$ ~1,u 535 P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS, the week of October 24 - November 1, 1992, has been proclaimed as National Red Ribbon Week, and WHEREAS, the problems associated with the use and abuse of both legal and illicit drugs are increasingly prevalent in our society, and WHEREAS, all ages and socio-economic levels are affected by these problems, and WHEREAS, Lee County citizens are not immune to the impact of the ills of drug abuse, and WHEREAS, all elements of our community must become actively involved in working to minimize the negative influence of drug abuse if we are to attain the desired quality of life in Lee County, and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lee County Board of Commissioners declare the week of October 24 - November 1, 1992, as National Drug Awareness Week, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all persons, families, businesses, organizations, and agencies are encouraged to become more knowledgeable about the problems associated with drug abuse, and to join the fight to solve these problems in our community, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this proclamation be distributed to the public through the media and with the cooperation of various Lee County businesses, industries and organizations. Commissioner Hall moved to adopt the above proclamation. Commissioner Paschal seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hall, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, Stafford and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Chairman Stafford and Commissioner Reives updated the Board on a recent local Joint Crime Task Force meeting they attended. Representatives from the Sheriff's Department, Judicial System, Board of Commissioners, Board of Alderman, Sanford and Broadway Police Departments, Broadway Councilman, local Housing Authority and City and County Representatives will make up the committee. The Task Force has been formed to address concerns with the increasing crime 6