House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda

House of Representatives
Session of 2017 - 2018 Regular Session

Posted:	February 26, 2018 01:43 PM
From:	Representative Maria P. Donatucci
To:	All House members
Subject:	Resolution – Recognizing May 13-19, 2018 as “National Prevention Week” in Pennsylvania

In the near future, I plan to introduce a resolution recognizing May 13-19, 2018 as “National Prevention Week” in Pennsylvania. Promoted annually by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), National Prevention Week is a health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of and action around substance abuse and mental health issues. According to SAMHSA, National Prevention Week involves local communities, fosters partnerships with federal agencies and national organizations, and promotes quality resource sharing to raise awareness of behavioral and public health issues. 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, outdoor events, and more during National Prevention Week. Across this great Commonwealth, we have all seen the impact that substance abuse and mental health issues have had on families and communities. Please consider joining me in raising awareness to these important issues by recognizing May 13-19, 2018 as “National Prevention Week” in Pennsylvania.
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Introduced as HR845