The following Proclamation was approved at the Regular Board of Selectmen meeting held on October 8, 2015:

PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING

RED RIBBON WEEK

WHEREAS, Red Ribbon Week is a campaign to show support for ridding communities of illicit drug use and those that traffic and profit from illicit drugs; and

WHEREAS, Red Ribbon Week will take place October 23^rd through October 31^st; and

WHEREAS, the Natchaug River Young Marines located in Dayville along with the Young Marines from many surrounding towns, will actively participate in this nationally recognized illicit drug awareness event; and

WHEREAS, the Natchaug River Young Marines proudly stand in support of and are committed to the fight against illegal drugs and those that promote their use; and

WHEREAS, the Young Marine Program promotes good citizenship and a healthy lifestyle through education and awareness and the best way to educate is to lead by example; and

THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF CHAPLIN that the Natchaug River Young Marines should be recognized as an outstanding opportunity for our local youth and for their continuing efforts to educate and promote a healthy drug-free lifestyle; and

BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Young Marine program should receive the support of the Board of Selectmen and the residents of the Town of Chaplin for their positive impact on our youth and our community by wearing a red ribbon during Red Ribbon Week.