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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 economic
productivity, the diversion of Dublic resources to address
these problems on all fronts and are threats to the health of
our people: and
WHEREAS, the dissolution of the family, and inadequate
education system, poverty, unemployment and creed all
contribute to i]]eaal drug use; and
WHEREAS, illegal drugs claque urban, suburban and rural
communities of al] sizes and regions: and
WHEREAS. a national war on drugs has been declared to combat
the importation. trafficking, sale and abuse of drugs: and
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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 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS that December 3 to 9 shall be known as
"Cities Fight Back Against Drags Week:" and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the citizens of Fort Worth will .
qo on record urging community groups, schools, and business
and civic organizations to support and participate in special
activities during this week to draw community attention to
this issue.
5 ,~n,,~ APPROVED BY
198gted this day of ~~` ~~~ C~~NC~L
Attest: DEC 5 1989
City Secretary rte-, ~ Mayor
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