HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 151-86RESOLUTION NO. 151-86
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD IN SUPPORT OF THE PREVENTION
OF DRUG ABUSE
WHEREAS, research studies show that the use of drugs and alcohol
by school-aged children is epidemic in our schools and communities; and
WHEREAS, the effects of drug and alcohol abuse are devastating to
young people's lives and their futures, to their families, to society, and
to the educational environment; and
WHEREAS, schools are an appropriate place to educate youth about
the harmful effects of drug and alcohol abuse and to assist them in learnig
positive ways to make healthy choices in their lives; and
WHEREAS, the schools cannot be expected to shoulder this burden
alone because the future of the entire community, indeed of our democracy,
depends upon having an educated citizenry able to make ethical and moral
choices; and
WHEREAS, schools should provide a safe haven for students so that
our youth can be safe, and learn effectively;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
At the request of our Police Chief, the City Council applauds the
determination of school districts to make drug and alcohol abuse prevention
a highest priority for the 1986-87 school year and beyond, and hereby
instructs the Police Department to work with our community's schools to
develop a plan of action that will make school campuses safe havens from
drugs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
The City Council will lend its support to help foster the
cooperative relationships among teachers, parents, students, law enforce-
ment and other community agencies necessary to accomplish this goal.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and
adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting
thereof held on Octobe~ 8, 1986 by the following
vote:
APPROVED
October 8, 1986
Council of the City of Bakersfield
MAYOR of the Ul~y of Bak~rsT'e
APPROVED as to form:
XCITYj)~TTORNE¥of the City of Bakersfield
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