society as a whole; and
WHEREAS, Only a limited number of individuals affected by
problem gambling seek treatment options and utilize existing
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
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge the
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to continue its outreach
efforts and to work with the Pennsylvania gaming industry to
develop and implement problem gambling programs and further
promote community-based programs in this Commonwealth; and be it
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
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