PRINTER'S NO. 3345
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
885
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY DONATUCCI, READSHAW, COHEN, V. BROWN, COOK-ARTIS,
KIRKLAND, WHEELAND, VEREB, HENNESSEY, FREEMAN, LONGIETTI,
MURT, WATSON, CALTAGIRONE, ROZZI, SCHREIBER, THOMAS, BULLOCK,
MAJOR, MILLARD, SCHLOSSBERG, KINSEY, McNEILL, YOUNGBLOOD,
TAYLOR, DiGIROLAMO, GIBBONS, ROSS AND MARSICO, MAY 16, 2016
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MAY 16, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of May 15 through 21, 2016, as "National
Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, "National Prevention Week" is a health observance
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, The theme for this year's "National Prevention Week"
is "Strong As One. Stronger Together"; and
WHEREAS, During "National Prevention Week," each day has a
different health theme to bring attention and awareness to a
specific behavioral health issue; and
WHEREAS, The daily themes for "National Prevention Week" 2016
are as follows:
(1) Prevention of Tobacco Use.
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(2) Prevention of Underage Drinking and Alcohol Misuse.
(3) Prevention of Prescription and Opioid Drug Misuse.
(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
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parties, educational assemblies, town hall meetings, memorial
walks, social media campaigns and outdoor events during
"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 15 through 21, 2016, as "National Prevention Week"
in Pennsylvania.
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