2006/08/08 City Council Resolution (4)Resolution No. 2006 -203
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Recognizing
The Month of September as
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
WHEREAS, 74% of Americans say that addiction to alcohol has had some impact on them at
some point in their lives, whether it was their own personal addiction, that of a friend or family
member, or any other experience with addiction; and
WHEREAS, a 63% majority of Americans also say that addiction to either drugs or alcohol has
had a great deal or some impact on their lives; and
WHEREAS, stigma and discrimination present obstacles and can be a mark of disgrace to those
with substance use disorders who need access to treatment facilities, and for those who want to
reestablish their place in the community by entering the workforce; and
WHEREAS, educating our community about how substance use disorders affect children, families,
and community members is essential to overcoming stigma and discrimination; and
WHEREAS, substance use disorders are a treatable, yet serious health care problem, and we can
take steps to address it and, in the process, build a stronger and healthier community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it
proclaims the month of September 2006 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
and calls upon our citizens to support this year's theme: "Join the Voices for Recovery: Build a
Stronger, Healthier Community."
DULYAND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 8th day of August, 2006.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Mayor Tim Smith
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