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RESOLUTION NO. 05-358
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH
OF SEPTEMBER, 2005, AS "ALCOHOL AND
DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH 2005"
IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida, has made the following determinations:
1. The devastating effects of alcohol and drug addiction
have destroyed the lives and families of countless Americans.
2. President George W. Bush has declared September to be
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month 2005; recognizes
the dangers of substance abuse; and renews the hope of overcoming
addiction for individuals across our Nation.
3 This year' s theme, "Join the Voices for Recovery: Healing
Lives, Families and Communities," encourages those striving to
recover from this disease and recognizes the many families, support
organizations, faith based and community groups, and volunteers
working to help overcome addiction.
4. Substance abuse leads to a cycle of addiction and despair
that too often causes disease and death among young people.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of September,
2005, as "ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH 200511
2. This Board encourages all citizens to support individuals
striving to overcome addiction and the groups that are helping to
fight alcohol and drug addiction.
By working together, we can
continue to build a more compassionate society that transforms
lives and provides health, hope, and healing to those who hurt.
3. This Board calls upon the citizens of St. Lucie County to
observe this month with appropriate programs and activities.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 20th day of September, 2005.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
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