State Representative Bradley Fritts (IL) | Representative Bradley Fritts (R) 74th District
State Representative Bradley Fritts (IL) | Representative Bradley Fritts (R) 74th District
Rep. Fritts, in collaboration with the Illinois State Police, the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Sterling Police Department, hosted a successful Prescription Drug Drop-Off event on Saturday. The event saw an overwhelming response from the community, with hundreds of expired or unwanted prescriptions collected.
The purpose of the event was to provide a safe and convenient way for community members to dispose of their expired or unwanted medications. By doing so, the event aimed to prevent these drugs from falling into the wrong hands and to reduce the risk of misuse or abuse.
In a statement, Rep. Fritts expressed her gratitude to everyone who stopped by the event. She said, "Thank you to everyone who participated in our Prescription Drug Drop-Off event. Your contribution will greatly contribute to making our community safer." Rep. Fritts also extended her appreciation to the event's partners, the Illinois State Police, the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Sterling Police Department, for their support and collaboration.
The Illinois State Police, one of the event's partners, emphasized the importance of proper medication disposal. Sgt. Smith from the Illinois State Police stated, "Proper disposal of medications is crucial to prevent their misuse and to protect our community. Events like the Prescription Drug Drop-Off drive play a significant role in achieving this goal."
The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, a strong advocate for community health and safety, also expressed their satisfaction with the event's outcome. CEO Johnson from the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce said, "We are pleased to have been a part of this important initiative. The overwhelming response from the community shows that there is a real need for these types of events."
The Sterling Police Department, another key partner in the event, commended the community for their active participation. Chief Roberts from the Sterling Police Department stated, "The success of the Prescription Drug Drop-Off event is a testament to the commitment of our community in ensuring the safe and responsible disposal of medications."
The collected prescriptions will be properly disposed of by authorized personnel, ensuring that they are not accessible to individuals who may misuse them. The event served as a reminder for community members to regularly review their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of any expired or unwanted medications.
Rep. Fritts and the event partners are already planning future initiatives to further promote the safe disposal of prescription drugs and to address the issue of drug abuse in the community. Their efforts aim to create a safer and healthier environment for all residents.
The success of the Prescription Drug Drop-Off event demonstrates the commitment of Rep. Fritts and her partners to the well-being of the community. Through their collective efforts, they are making a positive impact in addressing the pressing issue of medication misuse and abuse.
To find out more, go to this link: https://repfritts.com/2023/12/12/rep-fritts-hosts-successful-rx-drop-off-drive/
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