Designating May 1989, as "Karate Kids Just Say No to Drugs Month".

Designates May 1989 as Karate Kids Just Say No to Drugs Month.

 
HJ 259 IH
101st CONGRESS
1st Session
H. J. RES. 259
Designating May 1989, as `Karate Kids Just Say No to Drugs Month'.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 4, 1989
Mr. BUSTAMANTE (for himself, Mr. DE LA GARZA, Mr. GONZALEZ, and Mr. SMITH
of Texas) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating May 1989, as `Karate Kids Just Say No to Drugs Month'.
Whereas former First Lady Nancy Reagan has made an unprecedented commitment
to a nationwide drug and alcohol awareness campaign;
Whereas the karate kids in the United States have taken the `just say no'
pledge as a display of their concern over drug and alcohol abuse in the Nation;
Whereas the karate kids in the United States are planning to sponsor events
to inform children of the dangers of drug abuse and to encourage children
to take the `just say no' pledge;
Whereas the efforts of the karate kids have helped children understand
the value of positive peer pressure, recognize the dangers of negative peer
pressure, gain confidence in their decisionmaking skills, and realize that from
their individual examples others may decide to live chemical-free lives; and
Whereas the youth of the Nation can meet the challenge of drug and alcohol
abuse in a unified, educated, and strong voice by saying `no' to drugs and
alcohol: Now, therefore, be it
  Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of
  America in Congress assembled, That May 1989 is designated as `Karate Kids
  Just Say No to Drugs Month', and the President is authorized and requested
  to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to
  observe such month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.