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-~ :' I ... <br /> ~ ..,-~.~...~.'.:.., <br /> <br /> ,STATE OF NORTH OAROLINA <br /> OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR <br /> RALEIGH 27611 <br /> <br />JAMES G, MARTIN <br />GOVERNOR <br /> July 31, 1987 <br /> <br /> The Honorable James W. Lentz <br /> Chairman, Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners <br /> Post Office Box 664 <br /> Concord, North Carolina 28025 <br /> <br /> Dear Mr. Lentz: <br /> <br /> Recently I announced an effort to develop a statewide concept in <br /> North Carolina to fight our drug problem---Challenge '87. <br /> Joining me in making the announcement were key state officials <br /> inoluding Lieutenant Governor Jordan, Attorney General <br /> Thornburg, Superintendent Phillips and members of the Cabinet. <br /> <br /> The Governor's Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse Among <br /> Children and Youth recently led a series of hearings around the <br /> state. Also, the legislative leaders held hearings to determine <br /> how to utilize our various resources. Out of these hearings, it <br /> became clear that: <br /> <br /> * every community in the state is affected by substance <br /> abuse <br /> <br /> * citizens are anxious and ready to be a part of solving <br /> the <br /> problem <br /> <br /> * it will take a cooperative, community-based effort by <br /> schools, private agencies, elected officials, the <br /> private sector, and civic organizations in each and <br /> every community to solve the problem <br /> <br /> The various state agencieG that have the responsibility for <br /> fighting the drug problem have been working closely together in <br /> an unprecedented manner, but the key is interest and commitment <br /> at the local level. <br /> <br /> <br />