R-1384-11-95RESOLUTION NO. 1384-11-95 (R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ALLEN
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ENCOURAGING HEALTHY AND DRUG FREE YOUTH ACTIVITIES
DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON NOVEMBER 17, 1995 - JANUARY 2, 1996.
WHEREAS, tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs have reached national epidemic proportions, with the 15 to 24
year old age group dying at a rate which is higher than that of any other age group; and
WHEREAS, the City of Allen and the Allen Independent School District are sponsoring "Sober for the
Season" to promote a clear and consistent message to youth that tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use is
harmful, and
WHEREAS, individuals and groups in business, government, law enforcement, education, religious
institutions, sports teams, and service organizations, as well as youth, physicians, senior citizens, and parents
have a vested interest in keeping youth safe during the holidays.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1: The City Council of the City of Allen supports the "Sober for the Season" program as an effort to
combat the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs in our city and encourages other members of our
community to launch a visible and unified prevention, education and involvement effort directed toward youth
during this holiday season. These efforts should reflect the qualities of high expectations for youth,
opportunities for meaningful participation, and caring relationships with adults and peers. Members of the
community have shown their support for this program when they:
• communicate their expectations for youth to be drug-free;
• assure that youth attend parties that are free of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs;
• plan alternative transportation arrangements in the event that the driver is under the influence; and
• host and supervise drug-free parties for youth.
Section 2: The Allen City Council directs that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Allen Independent
School District and to any other interested parties and that the contents of this resolution be made available to
the local n uciia including being broadcast on the city's cable television channel.
DULY APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 16TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1995.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
dy rision, CMC, City Secretary Joe Farmer, MAYOR