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 PUBLIC LAW 102-465—OCT. 23, 1992 106 STAT. 2279 Public Law 102-465 102d Congress Joint Resolution Designating October 24, 1992, through November 1, 1992, as "National Red Ribbon Oct. 23, 1992 Week for a Drug-Free America". [H.J. Res. 467] Whereas substance abuse has reached epidemic proportions and is of major concern to all Americans; Whereas substance abuse is a major public health threat and is one of the m£gor causes of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States today; Whereas illegal drug use is not limited to persons of a particular age, gender, or socioeconomic status; Whereas the drug problem appears to be insurmountable, but the United States has begun to lay the foundation to combat the use of illegal drugs; Whereas the United States must continue the important strides made to combat substance abuse; Whereas it has been demonstrated through public opinion polls that the American people consider drug abuse one of the most serious domestic problems facing the United States and have begun to take steps against it; Whereas the National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth has declared October 24, 1992, through November 1, 1992, as "National Red Ribbon Week", has organized the National Red Ribbon Campedgn to coordinate the week's activities, has established the theme, "Neighbors—Drug Free and Proud** for the week, and has called for a comprehensive public awareness, prevention, and education program involving thousands of parent and community groups across the country; Whereas the National Red Ribbon Campaign is headed by President and Mrs. George Bush and national honorary chairmen; Whereas any use of an illegal drug is imacceptable and the illegal use of a legal drug cannot be tolerated; and Whereas substance abuse destroys lives, spawns crime, undermines our economy, and threatens our security as a Nation: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That— (1) October 24, 1992, through November 1, 1992, is designated as "National Red Ribbon Week for a Drug Free America**; (2) the President is authorized and directed to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States— (A) to observe the week by holding conferences, meetings and other activities to support community education, and with other appropriate activities, events and educational campaigns; and (B) both during the week and thereafter, to wear and display red ribbons to present and sjonbolize commitment

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