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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution #2090 F~ESOLITPION NO. 2 0 9 0 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF TAE WAR ON Dff2UGS W'HERFAS, the presence of drugs and narcotics in our society has resulted in innumerable problems of human, community, social and economic dimension; and, WHEREAS, the consequences of drug-related problems are witnessed in the loss of human lives, in the loss of economic productivity, and in the diversion of public resources to address these problems on all fronts to the detriment of our people; and, WAS, 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 communities of all sizes and regions; and, WHStEAS, illegal drugs constitute a problem in our community and leads to a host of problems such as homicides, robberies, burglaries, domestic violence, and other crimes; 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, villages and towns are on the frontlines of our war on drugs; and, WfiE'RF~S, hundreds of America's dedicated public servants have died and thousands of others risk their lives daily to fight our communities' individual battles against illegal drugs and the criminal activities stemming from illegal drugs; ~ THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City of Canton declares December 3 to 9 as "Cities Fight Back Against Drugs Week"; and, ~ IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the City of Canton will go on record urging community groups, business and civic organizations to support and participate in special activities during the week to draw community attention to this issue. BE IT F~JRTfiER RESOLVED that the City of Canton shall actively participate in the Illinois Law Enforcement Intelligence Network (ILEIN); in the N1id-States Organized Crime Information Center (MOCK); in the DARE program; in the Multi-County Narcotics Enforcement Group (MEG); and, in the local efforts in the war on drugs . ~ IT F«R'I~~Ett RESOLVED that the City of Canton supports Education for our citizens, Enforcement of the drug laws, and Treatment for our citizens who have fallen prey to drug abuse. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois at a regular meeting this 21st day of November, 1989, upon a roll call vote as follows: AYES:. Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, May, Chapman, NAYS: None. ABSENT: Alderman Bohler. APPR Donald E. dwards, Mayor. ATTEST: P~~~~cairion ~ns~ru~$~®~~ C)Q not pUbtlStl Nancy White , City Clerk ~~~Publish in F~amphletform only ~i( h in a general circutatian newspaper - ~a ~ t y ~~(~~, _ -=~'~;`~=- -~ 22-x. City AtL Date