[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 659 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 659

Designating September 27, 2008, as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery 
                                  Day.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 15, 2008

 Mr. Schumer (for himself, Mr. Whitehouse, and Mrs. Clinton) submitted 
 the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
                               Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Designating September 27, 2008, as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery 
                                  Day.

Whereas treatment and long-term recovery from substance use disorders can offer 
        a renewed outlook on life for those who are addicted and their family 
        members;
Whereas more than 23,000,000 people in the United States struggle with substance 
        use disorders;
Whereas people who receive treatment for substance use disorders can lead more 
        productive and fulfilling lives, personally and professionally;
Whereas studies have consistently found that treatment is essential for people 
        to be successful in their paths of recovery;
Whereas real stories of long-term recovery can inspire others to ask for help 
        and improve their own lives, the lives of their families, and the entire 
        community;
Whereas it is critical that we educate our community members that substance use 
        disorders are treatable chronic diseases, and that by reaching out to 
        those who suffer from these disorders we can improve the quality of life 
        for the entire community;
Whereas, to help achieve this goal, the Department of Health and Human Services, 
        the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the 
        National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency, the Partnership for 
        a Drug-Free America, and A&E Television Networks, along with thousands 
        of people from across the country, will hold a Recovery Rally on the 
        Brooklyn Bridge and in City Hall Park in New York City on September 27, 
        2008; and
Whereas the Recovery Rally will be part of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction 
        Recovery Month: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates September 27, 2008, as Alcohol and Drug 
        Addiction Recovery Day; and
            (2) calls upon the people of the United States to observe 
        this day with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies.
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