Bill > SRes479

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, an annual drug prevention campaign that occurs from October 23-31, honoring the memory of Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) special agent murdered in 1985 while fighting illicit drugs. The resolution highlights the critical drug abuse challenges facing the United States, including over 80,000 drug overdose deaths in 2024, the devastating impact of synthetic opioids like fentanyl, and the widespread use of methamphetamine and cocaine. Specifically, the resolution calls on the people of the United States to wear and display red ribbons, support drug-free community initiatives, participate in drug prevention activities, and illuminate buildings and landmarks to raise awareness about the importance of healthy, drug-free lifestyles. The resolution is backed by numerous organizations including the National Family Partnership, parent-teacher associations, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and the DEA, and aims to educate the public about drug prevention while commemorating the ongoing efforts to combat substance abuse and its devastating societal impacts.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/479/all-info