City of Buckhannon Proclaims October 24 – 28, 2022 as “Red Ribbon Week”
October 24, 2022, BUCKHANNON, WV: Local educators and students joined Buckhannon City Recorder Randy Sanders who presented a mayoral proclamation on behalf of Mayor Robbie Skinner. The proclamation reads:
Red Ribbon Week Proclamation
October 24 – 28, 2022
Whereas, recovery and abstinence from alcohol and other drug use is emphasized in West Virginia; It is imperative that visible, unified prevention education efforts by community members be continued to eliminate the effects of drugs and their use; and
Whereas, the National Red Ribbon Campaign is offering citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to healthy lifestyles including no drug use; and will be celebrating such during National Red Ribbon Week, October 24 – 28, 2022,
Whereas, the City of Buckhannon further commits its resources to ensure the success of the Red Ribbon Campaign;
Now, Therefore, I, Robert N. Skinner, III, Mayor of the City of Buckhannon, do hereby proclaim October 24 – 28, 2022, as “Red Ribbon Week” and encourage the citizens to participate in drug prevention education activities, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to a healthy, drug-free state.
Given under my hand & official seal of the City of Buckhannon, this 24th day of October 2022
Robert N. Skinner, III, Mayor
City of Buckhannon
