Bill Text: CA ACR166 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Recovery Month.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 47-17)
Status: (Passed) 2012-09-18 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 135, Statutes of 2012. [ACR166 Detail]
Download: California-2011-ACR166-Chaptered.html
BILL NUMBER: ACR 166 CHAPTERED
BILL TEXT
RESOLUTION CHAPTER 135
FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
APPROVED BY GOVERNOR SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
ADOPTED IN SENATE AUGUST 29, 2012
ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY AUGUST 22, 2012
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY AUGUST 22, 2012
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY AUGUST 14, 2012
INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Beall
(Coauthors: Assembly Members Achadjian, Alejo, Allen, Ammiano,
Atkins, Bill Berryhill, Blumenfield, Bonilla, Bradford, Buchanan,
Butler, Charles Calderon, Campos, Carter, Cedillo, Chesbro, Conway,
Cook, Davis, Dickinson, Eng, Feuer, Fong, Fuentes, Furutani, Beth
Gaines, Gatto, Gordon, Gorell, Grove, Hagman, Halderman, Hall,
Hayashi, Hill, Huber, Hueso, Huffman, Jeffries, Lara, Logue, Bonnie
Lowenthal, Ma, Mansoor, Mendoza, Mitchell, Monning, Nestande,
Nielsen, Olsen, Pan, Perea, John A. Pérez, V. Manuel Pérez, Silva,
Skinner, Solorio, Swanson, Torres, Wagner, Wieckowski, Williams, and
Yamada)
AUGUST 7, 2012
Relative to Recovery Month.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 166, Beall. Recovery Month.
This measure would recognize September 2012 as Recovery Month in
California, in order to raise awareness of the importance of
substance use disorders treatment and to help people living with
substance use disorders and their families to receive treatment.
WHEREAS, Behavioral health is an essential part of one's health
and overall wellness; and
WHEREAS, Treatment and long-term recovery from substance use
disorders can offer a renewed outlook on life for those who are
addicted and their family members; and
WHEREAS, People who receive treatment for substance use disorders
can lead more productive and fulfilling lives, both personally and
professionally; and
WHEREAS, Real stories of long-term recovery can inspire others to
ask for help and to improve their own lives, the lives of their
families, and their entire communities; and
WHEREAS, People in recovery can achieve healthy lifestyles, both
physically and emotionally, and contribute in positive ways to their
communities; and
WHEREAS, We must encourage relatives and friends of people with
mental or substance use disorders, or both, to implement preventative
measures, recognize the signs of a problem, and guide those in need
toward appropriate treatment and recovery support services; and
WHEREAS, Substance use disorders impact approximately 3 million
people in California, or approximately 8 percent of the population;
and
WHEREAS, The theme of this year's effort, "Join the Voices for
Recovery: It's Worth It," recognizes the impact that real people and
real stories have on recovery and celebrates those who have worked to
advance the treatment and recovery landscape; and
WHEREAS, It is critical that we educate community members
throughout California that substance use disorders are treatable, yet
serious, health care problems, and that by treating them like other
chronic diseases, we can improve the quality of life for the entire
community; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the month of
September 2012 as Recovery Month, in order to raise awareness of the
importance of substance use disorder treatment, and to help those
living with substance use disorders and their families to receive
treatment; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature encourages public support for the
"Join the Voices for Recovery: It's Worth It" events planned in
communities throughout California during Recovery Month; and be it
further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
