effective in minimizing the harm to individuals, families and
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 annual "National
Problem Gambling Awareness Month" campaign during March 2019 to
educate the public about the impact of problem gambling and the
availability of treatment options; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of March 2019
as "Problem Gambling Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and
recognize the month of March 2019 as "National Problem Gambling
Awareness Month"; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate 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 Senate 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 Senate recognize that problem gambling is
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