Proclamation_Recovery Month 2014THE CITY OF
Dust
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
PRO CILAMATION
Whereas, behavioral health is an essential part of health and one's overall wellness; and
Whereas, prevention of addictions and/or mental health disorders works, treatment is effective,
and people recover in our area and around the nation; and
Whereas, preventing and overcoming addictions and/or mental health disorders is essential to
achieving healthy lifestyles, both physically and emotionally; and
Whereas, we must encourage relatives and friends of people with addictions and/or mental health
disorders to implement preventive measures, recognize the signs of a problem, and
guide those in need to appropriate treatment and recovery support services; and
Whereas, in 2012, 2.5 million people aged 12 or older received specialty treatment for addictions
and 34.1 million adults aged 18 or older received mental health services, according to
the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Given the serious nature of this
public health problem, we must continue to reach the millions more who need help; and
Whereas, to help more people achieve and sustain long-term recovery, the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA), the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
(ONDCP), and the Substance Abuse Services Center invite all residents of Dubuque to
participate in National Recovery Month (Recovery Month); and
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF
SEPTEMBER 2014 AS
"RECOVERY MONTH"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Dubuque to be affixed this 15th day of September,
2014.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2013: Submitted and accepted by Emily Kearney, BA, CADC, Addictions Counselor, Substance
Abuse Service Center, 799 Main Street Suite 110, 563-582-3784 ext.141