Dated: September 25, 2024
RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS
NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH
WHEREAS, the month of September 2024 is National Recovery Month and this year’s theme is “The Art of Recovery”; and
WHEREAS, National Recovery Month is an annual observance that takes place every September to raise awareness of the benefits of mental health services and substance use treatment and it 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, and educating the public about substance use and co-occurring disorders; and WHEREAS, everyday, in South San Francisco, 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, recovery is possible, people can and do recover; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby recognize September as National Recovery Month and encourages our community to celebrate people in recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs) and promote the importance of prevention, treatment, and recovery. ________________________________
James Coleman, Mayor
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Eddie Flores, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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Mark Nagales, Councilmember
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Councilmember