PRINTER'S NO. 1426
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
250
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY DONATUCCI, HENNESSEY, TOOHIL, READSHAW, LONGIETTI,
MACKENZIE, DRISCOLL, BIZZARRO, SCHLOSSBERG, MURT, McNEILL,
MILLARD, DEAN, WARD, SOLOMON, D. COSTA, V. BROWN, BOBACK,
MARSICO, CALTAGIRONE, DiGIROLAMO, THOMAS, DeLUCA, WATSON AND
GILLEN, APRIL 17, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 17, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of May 14 through 20, 2017, as "National
Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, "National Prevention Week" is dedicated to
increasing public awareness of and action around substance abuse
and mental health issues; and
WHEREAS, "National Prevention Week" is sponsored annually by
the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA); and
WHEREAS, During "National Prevention Week," each day observes
a different health-related theme to bring attention and
awareness to a specific behavioral health issue; and
WHEREAS, The daily themes for "National Prevention Week" 2017
are as follows:
(1) Prevention of Youth Tobacco Use.
(2) Prevention of Underage Drinking and Alcohol Misuse.
(3) Prevention of Prescription and Opioid Drug Misuse.
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(4) Prevention of Illicit Drug Use and Youth Marijuana
Use.
(5) Prevention of Suicide.
(6) Promotion of Mental Health and Wellness;
and
WHEREAS, "National Prevention Week" is held each year during
the third week of May, near the start of summer; and
WHEREAS, The timing of "National Prevention Week" corresponds
with many celebrations and recreational activities, such as
graduation parties, proms, weddings, sporting events and outdoor
activities, where substance use and abuse can happen; and
WHEREAS, Near the kickoff to summer, "National Prevention
Week" allows schools to participate in prevention-themed events
before the end of the school year and raise awareness among
students of all ages; and
WHEREAS, According to SAMHSA, the primary goals of "National
Prevention Week" are as follows:
(1) Involving communities in raising awareness of
behavioral health issues and in implementing prevention
strategies.
(2) Fostering partnerships and collaboration with
Federal agencies and national organizations dedicated to
behavioral and public health.
(3) Promoting and disseminating quality behavioral
health resources and publications;
and
WHEREAS, In order to achieve these goals, community
organizations across the country host health fairs, block
parties, educational assemblies, town hall meetings, memorial
walks, social media campaigns and outdoor events during
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"National Prevention Week" to help raise public awareness of
substance abuse and mental health issues; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
week of May 14 through 20, 2017, as "National Prevention Week"
in Pennsylvania.
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