12-03-1989
CITIES FIGHT BACK AGAINST DRUGS WEEK
December 3.9, 1989
Hopkins, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the presence of drugs, narcotics and alcohol in our society has resulted in innu-
merable 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, poverty, unemployment and greed all contribute to
illegal drug use; and
WHEREAS the demand for illegal drugs and alcohol is a pervasive problem that affects all
segments of our society, including professional and affluent people; and
WHEREAS illegal drugs and alcohol plague urban, suburban and rural communities of all
sizes and regions; and
WHEREAS illegal drugs constitute a problem in our community and lead to a host of prob-
lems 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 alco-
hol abuse; 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 alco-
hol and the criminal activities stemming from illegal drugs;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Hopkins, Minnesota declares December 3 to 9,
1989 as "Cities Fight Back Against Drugs Week"; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during this week Hopkins, Minnesota will sponsor
MADD's "Project Red Ribbon," and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Hopkins Chemical Health Commis-
sion, Hopkins School District 270 and Hopkins City Council will go on record urging commu-
nity groups, schools, and business and civic organizations to support and participate in special
activities during that week to draw community attention to this issue.