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FYI -- Governor Jeb Bush and First Lady Columba Bush to Receive the "Family of Courage" Award

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Friday, May 24, 2002

Governor Jeb Bush and First Lady Columba Bush will receive the "Family of Courage" Award at the 11th Annual Mothers In Crisis Anniversary Celebration this evening in Tallahassee.

The Governor and First Lady are being recognized for their continued support of the prevention of substance abuse. Established by Governor Bush, the Florida Office of Drug Control is charged with implementing the Governor's Drug Control Strategy and developing objective measures of success to ensure progress is made across the spectrum of drug control efforts. The Governor's Drug Control Strategy incorporates all aspects of solving the drug problem, including effective education, prevention, treatment and law enforcement.

In addition to the Governor's efforts, the First Lady focuses her efforts on reducing drug use among Florida's youth. As the state's leading spokesperson for prevention of youth substance abuse, Mrs. Bush, along with Director Jim McDonough, Florida Office of Drug Control, visits schools throughout the state each month to speak with youth about the dangers related to alcohol and substance abuse.