House Joint Resolution 11
Whereas National Alcohol
and Drug Addiction Recovery Month has been observed each September for 17
years; and
Whereas this observance
promotes the benefits of alcohol and drug addiction treatment and recovery; and
Whereas every day
Oregonians enter treatment for alcohol and drug addiction and begin the road to
recovery, while their families seek hope and recovery in support programs and
counseling; and
Whereas alcohol and drug
addiction disorders are a treatable yet serious health care problem; and
Whereas the treatment of
alcohol and drug addiction disorders results in stronger and healthier
Whereas recognition of
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month offers Oregonians who work
in alcohol and drug addiction treatment and prevention an opportunity to
educate the public, community organizations, public officials and civic leaders
about the impact of alcohol and drugs on our communities and the hope of
recovery; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the
Legislative Assembly of the State of
That the Seventy-fourth
Legislative Assembly recognizes September [2007]
as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 5, 2007
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