PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2023
RECOVERY HAPPENS MONTH
WHEREAS, the month of September 2023 is National Recovery Month; and WHEREAS, National Recovery Month spreads the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health; and
WHEREAS, treatment and prevention providers across the communities of San Mateo County have dedicated themselves to promoting recovery, saving lives, destigmatizing and educating the public about substance use and co-occurring disorders; and
WHEREAS, everyday, the City of East Palo Alto, men, women, and youth enter treatment for substance use and mental health disorders and begin the road to wellness and recovery in a system which emphasizes behavioral health as an essential part of overall health; and WHEREAS, San Mateo County continues to support Recovery Month’s mission to improve the lives of those living with these disorders, to celebrate individuals in recovery and to acknowledge those working to provide integrated recovery services; and
WHEREAS, prevention works, treatment is effective, and recovery is possible; and WHEREAS, people can and do recover!
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City Council of the City of East Palo Alto does hereby proclaim the month of September 2023 as Recovery Happens Month. Let us all remember that while the road to recovery may be difficult, the benefits of preventing and overcoming substance use and cooccurring disorders are significant and valuable to individuals, families, and communities. Let us remember there are multiple pathways to recovery and let us remember everyone’s journey results in their own unique experience of recovery.
Dated: September 5, 2023
Lisa Gauthier, Mayor