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Hampton County proclaims October Red Ribbon Week to support drug-free efforts
Summary
Hampton County Council adopted a proclamation recognizing October as Red Ribbon Week and urging community support for drug-prevention and education initiatives, noting the campaign's origins and local partners such as the Young Marines.
Hampton County Council on Oct. 20 adopted a proclamation declaring October Red Ribbon Week in Hampton County and urged citizens to support drug-prevention and education efforts.
The proclamation — read and presented during the meeting — cites the history of the Red Ribbon campaign, noting it was established by Congress in 1988 to encourage a drug-free lifestyle. The proclamation highlighted the role of education and local organizations in preventing illicit drug use and referenced the Young Marines as an example of community-based prevention work.
The document referenced the Drug Enforcement Administration agent Enrique "Kiki" Camaria, an agent killed in the line of duty whose service is commemorated by the red ribbon campaign. The proclamation was signed by Hampton County Council members Roy Hollingsworth (chair), Darren Williams (vice chair), Jordan "JJ Jinx" (council member), Marvin Love (council member) and Dennis Thompson Jr. (council member), and attested by Clerk to Council Teresa Orr.
Ending: The council presented the proclamation to attendees and moved on to other business.
