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| THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA |
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| HOUSE RESOLUTION |
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| INTRODUCED BY HARKINS, SANTONI, FABRIZIO, SCHRODER, BEYER, ROSS, GEORGE, SONNEY, READSHAW, PALLONE, SAINATO, M. O'BRIEN, FLECK, PAYNE AND SEIP, FEBRUARY 9, 2009 |
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| INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, FEBRUARY 9, 2009 |
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| A RESOLUTION |
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1 | Observing the week of March 1 through 7, 2009, as "Problem |
2 | Gambling Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. |
3 | WHEREAS, Individuals across the country and in this |
4 | Commonwealth enjoy the recreational aspects of legalized |
5 | gambling; and |
6 | WHEREAS, For some individuals and families, gambling becomes |
7 | a significant disruption; and |
8 | WHEREAS, The National Council of Problem Gambling (NCPG) |
9 | reports that 2% to 3% of the United States population will have |
10 | a gambling problem in any given year; and |
11 | WHEREAS, Problem gambling should be considered a public |
12 | health issue affecting individuals of all ages, races and ethnic |
13 | backgrounds in all communities and having a significant societal |
14 | and economic cost; and |
15 | WHEREAS, Problem gambling is treatable, and treatment is |
16 | effective in minimizing the harm to both individuals and society |
17 | as a whole; and |
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1 | WHEREAS, Numerous individuals, professionals and |
2 | organizations have dedicated their efforts to public awareness |
3 | of problem gambling and the availability and effectiveness of |
4 | treatment; and |
5 | WHEREAS, The NCPG is coordinating the Seventh Annual National |
6 | Problem Gambling Awareness Week campaign, which seeks to educate |
7 | the public about the impact of problem gambling and the |
8 | availability of treatment options; therefore be it |
9 | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives observe the week |
10 | of March 1 through 7, 2009, as "Problem Gambling Awareness Week" |
11 | in Pennsylvania; and be it further |
12 | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge the |
13 | Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to continue its outreach |
14 | efforts and to work with Pennsylvania gaming licensees to |
15 | develop and implement problem gambling programs at licensed |
16 | facilities and further promote community-based programs in this |
17 | Commonwealth; and be it further |
18 | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge all the |
19 | residents of this Commonwealth to learn more about problem |
20 | gambling and the programs available to help individuals and |
21 | their families who have been adversely affected by this issue. |
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