PROCLAMATION

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER, 2009 AS

RECOVERY HAPPENS MONTH

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

WHEREAS, the month of September 2009 is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month; and

WHEREAS, substance abuse and co-occurring mental disorders and physical illnesses are major public health problems that affect people of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds in all communities, and have a tremendous medical economic, and societal cost; and

WHEREAS, the substance abuse treatment and prevention providers of San Mateo County have dedicated themselves to the recovery process and to the education of the public about alcoholism, drug dependence, co-occurring disorders and other treatment issues; and

WHEREAS, everyday, in San Mateo County, men, women, and youth enter treatment for substance abuse and begin the road to recovery; and

WHEREAS, persons in recovery lead sober, productive lives as workers, students, parents, citizens, and taxpayers as a direct result of prevention, treatment, and recovery services; and

WHEREAS, acknowledging these efforts in September 2009 offers advocates of recovery an opportunity to educate the public and policymakers about the effectiveness of treatment and prevention;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, hereby declares the month of September 2009 as “Recovery Happens Month” in San Mateo County highlighted by this year’s theme, "together we learn, together we heal."

Dated: September 15, 2009

SUPERVISORS:

MARK CHURCH, PRESIDENT

RICHARD S. GORDON

ROSE JACOBS GIBSON

ADRIENNE J. TISSIER

CAROLE GROOM

Attest:

_________________________________

Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors