HR27: HR27 Addiction Recovery Awareness Day; January 21, 2025; recognize

25 LC 129 0011 House Resolution 27 By: Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Au of the 50th, Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing January 21, 2025, as Addiction Recovery Awareness D ay; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, substance use disorders and mental illness affect millions of individuals of all3 ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds as well as their families, friends, coworkers, and4 communities; and5 WHEREAS, more than 29 million Americans, including 900,000 Geor gians, are building6 lives in recovery from substance use disorders and mental illness; and7 WHEREAS, recovery saves lives, restores families, strengthens communities, and builds a8 stronger workforce, making Georgia a safer and healthier state; and9 WHEREAS, peer-led recovery community organizations across our state continue to educate10 the public and policy makers on the need for access to prevention, treatment, and peer-based11 recovery support systems; and12 WHEREAS, the voice of the recovery community is the single most important voice in the13 recovery process; and14 H. R. 27 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0011 WHEREAS, on Addiction Recovery Awareness Day and throughout the year, we recommit15 ourselves to helping Georgians who are seeking the treatment th ey need and we celebrate16 Georgians who are embracing a life of recovery. 17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that18 the members of this body recognize January 21, 2025, as Addicti on Recovery Awareness19 Day in the State of Georgia.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized21 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the22 public and the press.23 H. R. 27 - 2 -