A PROCLAMATION OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAIMING AUGUST 31, 2025, AS
OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY
IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino does affirm and acknowledge the harm and hardship caused by drug overdose; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the purpose of International Overdose Awareness Day as remembering loved ones lost to overdose and ending the stigma of drug-related deaths; and
WHEREAS, we resolve to play our part in reducing the toll of overdose in our community, which last year claimed the lives of 471 residents of San Bernardino County, and nearly 11,000 Californians, together with countless more affected forever; and WHEREAS, we affirm that the people affected by overdose are our sons and daughters, our mothers and fathers, our brothers and sisters, and deserving of our love, compassion and support.
WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino wishes to recognize and commend VARP (Veterans Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program) for their longstanding commitment to substance use recovery, prevention, and community-based support; and WHEREAS, VARP has been a leader in providing critical services such as residential treatment, recovery resources, and outreach to those most at risk in San Bernardino, working tirelessly to reduce the impact of addiction and overdose in our neighborhoods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Mayor & City Council of the City of San Bernardino, do hereby proclaim August 31, 2025, as International Overdose Awareness Day in the City of San Bernardino and extend heartfelt appreciation to VARP for their continued service, compassion, and impact in our community.
Presented on the 20th Day of August 2025