2003/08/26 City Council Resolution (3)Resolution No. 2003-m
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, each year approximately three- million Americans find help for their alcohol or drug problems through a range of effective
treatment and recovery options; and
WHEREAS, those who remain untreated present a huge societal and economic cost to our nation estimated at $294 billion; and
WHEREAS, National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month is celebrated every year in September, In keeping with the
National Treatment Plan's primary objectives, we seek to work toward enhancing treatment program access, availability, and quality at the
community and city levels; and
WHEREAS, This year's Recovery Month theme is Join the Voices for Recovery. Celebrating Health and it underscores the role of each of
us in the recovery process: families, friends, the workplace, policymakers, judges, insurers, health professionals, treatment providers,
educators, the criminal justice system, community -based organizations serving children /families, ethnic /cultural groups, the media, and our
community leaders.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it supports the efforts of National Alcohol
and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in closing treatment gaps, reducing stigmas, changing attitudes, improving and strengthening
treatment systems, research, and addressing workforce issues.
DULYAND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 26th day of August, 2003.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Mayor
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