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ARF- 3719

Regular Agenda Item 2. B.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	04/19/2016
Submitted By:	Marian Sheppard, Clerk of the Board
Department:	Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

Information

Request/Subject

Proclamation No. 2016-03 to proclaim April 21, 2016, as "PowerTalk 21® Day" in Gila County.

Background Information

John Marcanti, District I Supervisor, received a request from Beverly Mason Biggers, Senior Programs Manager for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), for the Board of Supervisors to consider adopting a proclamation to proclaim April 21, 2016, as "PowerTalk21® Day" in Gila County.

On April 7, 2015, the Board of Supervisors adopted a similar proclamation in support of "PowerTalk21® Day" in Gila County.

Evaluation

The date of April 21, 2016, has been established by MADD as PowerTalk 21® Day for the current year. PowerTalk 21® Day is a national day for parents, families and caregivers to start the conversation with the youth in their lives about alcohol and the dangers of underage drinking.

Conclusion

Underage drinking is a big issue of concern to every community in America. It would be beneficial for the Board of Supervisors to consider the adoption of a proclamation to bring attention to the importance of PowerTalk 21® Day - April 21st, as a day for parents, families and caregivers to begin the conversation with their youth about the dangers of underage drinking. By having these intentional conversations, parents and caregivers are able to set expectations and consequences, all while continuing to talk about the dangers of alcohol and underage drinking.

Recommendation

Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors consider adopting Proclamation No. 2016-03.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Proclamation No. 2016-03 proclaiming April 21, 2016, as "PowerTalk 21® Day" in Gila County to encourage parents, families and caregivers of youth to begin the conversation with the youth in their lives about alcohol and the dangers of underage drinking. (John Marcanti)

Attachments
Proclamation No. 2016-03