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PRINTER'S NO. 1200
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
212
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY BARTOLOTTA, KEARNEY, ARGALL, LANGERHOLC, LEACH,
FARNESE, PHILLIPS-HILL, MASTRIANO, VOGEL, J. WARD, FONTANA,
STREET, HUGHES, KILLION, YAW, BROWNE, HUTCHINSON, MENSCH,
TARTAGLIONE, YUDICHAK, BAKER AND AUMENT, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of September 2019 as "National Recovery
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Recovery from substance use disorders, including co-
occurring disorders, is an essential part of health and one's
overall wellness; and
WHEREAS, Treatment and recovery services for substance use
disorders and co-occurring disorders is effective and people can
and do recover in our area and around the nation; and
WHEREAS, Addressing and overcoming substance use disorders
and co-occurring disorders is essential to achieving a healthy
lifestyle, both physically and emotionally; and
WHEREAS, We must encourage relatives and friends of people
with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders to
implement preventive measures, recognize the signs of a problem
and encourage those in need of help to seek appropriate
treatment and recovery support services; and
WHEREAS, An estimated 4 million people in Pennsylvania are
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affected by these conditions; and
WHEREAS, For 30 years, the states and organizations
nationwide have observed September as "National Recovery Month"
to bring awareness to substance use disorders and co-occurring
disorders; and
WHEREAS, This year's "National Recovery Month" theme is "Join
the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger"; and
WHEREAS, To help more people achieve and sustain recovery,
the Department of Health and Human Services, the Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration and the Commonwealth
invite all residents of this Commonwealth to participate in
"National Recovery Month"; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the month of September
2019 as "National Recovery Month" in Pennsylvania; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That all residents of this Commonwealth be urged to
observe this month with appropriate programs, activities and
ceremonies.
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