SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 48

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the Guadalupe Valley Young Marines and Texans across the state in celebrating the last week of October, 2021, as Red Ribbon Week; and

WHEREAS, The mission of the Young Marines program is to develop good citizenship and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle among young people; and

WHEREAS, Drug awareness and education play a vital role in the Young Marines' fight against illicit drug use and trafficking; the young men and women in this outstanding organization work diligently during Red Ribbon Week to educate others and to raise awareness of the dangers associated with drug use; and

WHEREAS, Red Ribbon Week provides an opportunity for all citizens to make a difference in the lives of young people by helping to educate them about the consequences of illegal drug use; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the Guadalupe Valley Young Marines on their commitment to reducing drug usage and trafficking and extend to them best wishes for a productive and memorable Red Ribbon Week in 2021; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this exemplary organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Campbell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on October 4, 2021.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate