SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 507

WHEREAS, Overcoming mental illness and substance use disorders is essential to achieving healthy lifestyles, both physically and emotionally; and

WHEREAS, There are an estimated 72,879 citizens living in long-term recovery from mental illness and substance use disorders in Denton County, Texas; and

WHEREAS, It is important to encourage those in long-term recovery, their relatives and friends, and all engaged citizens to implement preventive measures, recognize the signs of a problem, and guide those in need to appropriate treatment and recovery support services; and

WHEREAS, To help more citizens achieve and sustain long-term recovery, the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, Young People in Recovery--Denton, Texas, and the University of North Texas Collegiate Recovery Program invite all residents of Denton County, Texas, to participate in Recovery Month 2015; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby proclaim September of 2015 as Recovery Month and encourage all Denton County citizens living in recovery, as well as their friends, relatives, and loved ones, to celebrate their accomplishments and successes; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the University of North Texas Collegiate Recovery Program and Young People in Recovery--Denton, Texas.

Estes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 8, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate