WHEREAS, Alcohol and other drug abuse in this Country, this County, and this town has reached epidemic stages; and

WHEREAS, It is imperative that visible, unified prevention education efforts by community members be launched to eliminate the demand for drugs; and

WHEREAS, The National Family Partnership is sponsoring the NATIONAL RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN offering citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyles (no use of illegal drugs, no illegal use of legal drugs); and

WHEREAS, The NATIONAL RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN will be celebrated in our community and in America during RED RIBBON WEEK, October 23 to October 31, 2026; and

WHEREAS, business, government, parents, law enforcement, media, medical, religious organizations, schools, senior citizens, service organizations and youth will demonstrate their commitment to healthy, drug-free lifestyles by wearing and displaying Red Ribbons during this weeklong campaign; and

WHEREAS, The County of Surry further commits its resources to ensure the success of the RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THE COUNTY OF SURRY DOES HEREBY PROCLAIM OCTOBER 23 TO OCTOBER 31, 2026, AS RED RIBBON WEEK AND encourages its citizens to participate in drug prevention education activities, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to a drug-free County.

• Approve to allocate $51,336.68 of Commissioner Tucker's Invest in Surry discretionary funds for a pickleball court project in Shoals, along with re-allocation of the necessary portion of the remaining Public Recreation River funds to complete the project, up to $23,280.12.
• Approve Bylaws for the Northern Surry Foundation for Better Health, Inc. d/b/a Northern Hospital Foundation.
• Approve three Board of Directors appointments for the Northern Surry Foundation for Better Health, Inc.: Bill Goins (1-Year Term), Ann Vaughn (2-Year Term), and Robin Hodgin (3-Year Term).
• Approve a request from EMS for a proactive replacement schedule for future ambulance purchases.

Requests from the Assistant County Manager:

• Approve the renewal of the State Employees Credit Union ATM Contract at the Service Center for a five-year period, at a monthly rate of $200.
• Approve a request from Parks and Recreation to reclassify position #612032 from permanent part-time to permanent full-time.

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