104 STAT. 1072 PUBLIC LAW 101-459—OCT. 24, 1990 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 other outstanding groups and agencies, including the Parents Communication Network, the National Crime Prevention Council, the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the Department of Justice, the United States Conference of Mayors, the National Governors' Association, the Chiefs of Police Drug Task Force, Congressional Families for Drug Free Youth, the Parents' Resource Institute on Drug Education (PRIDE), the Outdoor Advertising Association of America, the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors, Just Say No International, the Corporation Against Drug Abuse (CADA), the National Association of Broadcasters, the National School Boards Association, the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), the National Prevention Network, the Office for Substance Abuse Prevention of the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Parents and Teachers Association, the General Federation of Women's Clubs, the American Council for Drug Education, Youth to Youth, the Drug Enforcement Administration of the Department of Justice, national youth organizations, and national service organizations, have demonstrated leadership, creativity, and determination in efforts to achieve a drug-free America; Whereas the National Red Ribbon Campaign is headed by President and Mrs. George Bush as national honorary chairpersons, and by a distinguished national advisory committee, including Bill Cosby, Tom Landry, Joan Lunden, Boone Pickens, and Peter Ueberroth; Whereas any use of an illegal drug is unacceptable, and the illegal use of a legal drug cannot be tolerated; and Whereas alcohol and other drug abuse destroys lives, spawns rampant crime, undermines our economy, and threatens our national security: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That— (1) the period of October 20 through 28, 1990, 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 meetings, conferences, and fundraising activities to support community and alcohol 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 symbolize commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle, and to develop an attitude of intolerance concerning the use of drugs; and (3) Congress recognizes and commends the hard work and dedication of concerned parents, youth, law enforcement, educators, business leaders, religious leaders, private sector
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