HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/17/2019 - 2019 National Recovery Month Proclamation - ProclamationsOFFICE OF THE MAYOR
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, recovery from mental and substance use disorders, including co-occurring
disorders is an essential part of health and one's overall wellness; and
WHEREAS, treatment and recovery services for mental and substance use disorders and
co-occurring disorders is effective, and people can and do recover in our area and around
the nation; and
WHEREAS, addressing and overcoming mental and substance use disorders and co-
occurring disorders is essential to achieving healthy lifestyles, both physically and
emotionally; and
WHEREAS, we must encourage relatives and friends of people with mental and
substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders to implement preventive measures,
recognize the signs of a problem, and encourage those in need of help to seek appropriate
treatment and recovery support services; and
WHEREAS, to help more people with lived experience achieve and sustain recovery, The
Central Washington Recovery Coalition invite all residents of the City of East Wenatchee
to participate in National Recovery Month, September 2019; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Steven C. Lacy, Mayor, do hereby proclaim the month of
September 2019, as
"National Recovery Month"
in City of East Wenatchee, Washington, and urge all citizens to participate with appropriate
programs, activities, and ceremonies to support this year's Recovery Month theme, Join
the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger and to celebrate the 30th anniversary
of the Recovery Month observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand this 17th Day of September 2019.
ayor Steven C. Lacy
City of East Wenatchee