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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Guadalupe Valley Young Marines in honor of Red |
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Ribbon Week, which is being celebrated October 23 through 31, |
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2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Young Marines is a youth program that serves boys |
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and girls from the age of eight until high school graduation; the |
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program focuses on teaching youth positive values such as |
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leadership, citizenship through community service, |
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self-discipline, and the importance of living a healthy, |
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drug-free lifestyle; and |
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WHEREAS, Red Ribbon Week, celebrated annually throughout |
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the nation, began in 1988 to honor Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" |
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Camarena of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration; |
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Agent Camarena was killed in Mexico in 1985 as a result of his |
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work in combatting illegal drugs and drug-trafficking, and the |
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wearing of a red ribbon and celebration of Red Ribbon Week pays |
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tribute to his life and service and signifies a commitment to |
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promoting education and awareness about drug-use prevention; and |
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WHEREAS, Organized by the National Family Partnership, a |
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nationwide coalition formed in 1980 to combat drug use by young |
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people, the Red Ribbon Campaign is the nation's oldest and |
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largest drug prevention awareness program; this year, the |
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Guadalupe Valley Young Marines is holding its Fourth Annual Kiki |
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Camarena Run with a Ride to Be Drug Free event taking place on |
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October 21, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines' participation |
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in Red Ribbon Week plays a key role in encouraging and equipping |
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communities in Texas to educate youth about drug-use prevention, |
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and it is indeed fitting that this outstanding organization |
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receive recognition on its important efforts and its |
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participation in this exemplary national event; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the members of |
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the Guadalupe Valley Young Marines on their many contributions to |
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the health and well-being of young people in Texas and extend to |
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all participating in Red Ribbon Week best wishes for this year's |
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celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special event. |