PRINTER'S NO. 2027
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
385
Session of
2020
INTRODUCED BY PITTMAN, SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing October 23, 2020, as "Drugs Kill Dreams Day" in
Pennsylvania and encouraging Pennsylvanians to participate in
drug prevention education activities throughout the year to
demonstrate their strong commitment to stopping drug and
alcohol addiction and abuse before it begins.
WHEREAS, Research shows that a proactive approach works to
reduce substance abuse among young adults if they are part of a
community-based prevention effort while still in elementary and
middle school; and
WHEREAS, A drug prevention program was established in 1994 by
Armstrong County Magisterial District Judge, J. Gary DeComo, and
was later renamed "Drugs Kill Dreams" in 2000; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the "Drugs Kill Dreams" program is to
increase drug and alcohol prevention awareness in schools and
communities throughout western Pennsylvania, adhering to a
strong belief that if prevention is increased, addiction and
crimes committed by individuals with addictions will decrease;
and
WHEREAS, "Drugs Kill Dreams" joins with similar programs
across this Commonwealth, such as "Too Good for Drugs," "Guiding
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Good Choices" and "PROSPER," to partner with schools, churches
and other community organizations to share education materials
and prevention messages, with the goal of stopping drug and
alcohol addiction and abuse and encouraging youngsters to live
healthy, respectful and responsible lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, Early prevention programs have been proven to be
cost-effective, showing that for each dollar invested in
prevention, a savings of up to $10 in treatment for alcohol or
other substance abuse can be seen; and
WHEREAS, The "Drugs Kill Dreams" program continues to raise
awareness about drug and alcohol prevention by displaying the
program's slogan on banners and youth sports uniforms and at the
annual Drugs Kill Dreams basketball tournament; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize October 23, 2020, as
"Drugs Kill Dreams Day" in Pennsylvania to raise awareness of
the need for effective prevention programs and encourage
community-based prevention activities throughout the year.
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