PRINTER'S NO. 574

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

No.

99

Session of

2015

INTRODUCED BY PAYNE AND KOTIK, FEBRUARY 23, 2015

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

WHEREAS, For some individuals and families, gambling becomes

an issue affecting and disrupting the lives of these individuals

and their families; and

WHEREAS, The National Council of Problem Gambling (NCPG)

reports that 2% to 3% of the United States population, which

equates to between six to nine million Americans, will have a

gambling problem in any given year; and

WHEREAS, Problem gambling is a public health issue affecting

individuals of all ages, races and ethnic backgrounds in all

communities and having a significant societal and economic cost;

problem gambling programs; and

WHEREAS, Numerous individuals, professionals and

organizations have dedicated their efforts to public awareness

of problem gambling and the availability and effectiveness of

treatment; and

WHEREAS, The NCPG is coordinating the First National Problem

Gambling Awareness Month during March, which seeks to educate

the public about the impact of problem gambling and the

availability of treatment options; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the

month of March 2015 as "Problem Gambling Awareness Month" in

further

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge the

Department of Health in conjunction with the Department of Drug

and Alcohol Programs, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and

individuals, professionals and organizations dedicated to public

awareness and treatment of problem gambling to jointly create,

develop and promote public awareness campaigns regarding the

recognition and prevention of problem gambling; and be it

further

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge all the