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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-155B+t~ARD OF GC~UNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CAL.tFC1RNIA ~UPEF~`1/1~~~ ~lE'S0~1lft0?1 N0. 04-155 PROCLAMATION OF NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH IN BUTTE COUNTY WHEREAS, on behalf of the citizens of Butte County, the Butte County Board of Supervisors is pleased to join the alcohol and drug service providers in celebrating September 2004 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in Butte County; and WHEREAS, acknowledging September 2004 offers those involved in substance abuse treatment an opportunity to educate the public, community organizations, public officials, and civic leaders about the effectiveness of treatment, both societal and financial; and WHEREAS, substance abuse and co-occurring mental disorders and co-existing physical illnesses are major public health problems that affect millions of Americans of all ages, races and ethnic backgrounds and in all communities, and have huge medical, societal, and economic costs; and WHEREAS, people with co-occurring substance abuse and mental disorders can and do recover, and people with co-occurring substance abuse and mental disorders deserve access to the services they need to recover; and WHEREAS, thousands of health care providers have dedicated their lives to the recovery process and to the education of the public about alcoholism, drug dependence, co-occurring disorders, and treatment issues; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment; the Office of National Drug Control Policy; and alcohol and drug service providers invite all residents of Butte County to participate in National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. NOW, THEREFORE, the Butte County Board of Supervisors does hereby proclain the month of September 2004 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in Butte County and encourages all citizens to support this year's theme, "Join the Voices for Recovery...Now!" by supporting men, women, and youth who are in drug and alcohol addiction treatment and recovery, and their families. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 31"' day of August 2004 by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Houx, Josiassen, Yamaguchi- and Chair Beeler NOES: None ABSENT: Nane NOT VOTING: None ~ ~,; J ~ ~ ~ R. J. REELER, Chair ATTEST: PAUL MCINTOSH, Chief Administrative Officer And Clerk of the Board of Supervisors i By~'~ ~~~` .: i ~~; - e3 Pucy