2005/08/09 City Council Resolution (3)Resolution No. 2005- 239
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, substance use disorders are a serious yet treatable health problem, and as many as 63% of Americans
say that addiction to alcohol or other drugs has had an impact on them at some point in their lives, whether it was
the addiction of a friend or family member or their own personal addiction; and
WHEREAS, assessing our citizens' needs for addiction treatment and referring them to appropriate treatment — and
their family members to support services — is a crucial first step in helping people recover; and
WHEREAS, barriers (such as affordability) to accessing treatment programs that can help heal lives, families, and
our community are a significant problem for our neighbors, friends, co- workers, and family members with substance
use disorders; and
WHEREAS, celebrating individuals in recovery and their families, and saluting the health care providers who helped
them, educates our community about the benefits of treatment and affirms that such providers deserve adequate
compensation for their services; and
WHEREAS, to help achieve this goal, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration within the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy; and the
City of Rohnert Park invites all residents to participate in National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it proclaims
the month of September 2005 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in the City of Rohnert
Park and calls upon the community to support this year's theme, Join the Voices for Recovery. Healing Lives,
Families, and Communities.
DULYAND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 9th day of August, 2005.
CITY OF ROHNER ARK
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