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WHEREAS, recovery from substance use disorders is possible through a variety of treatment resources and recovery support programs; and,
WHEREAS, millions of people across the United States are living happy, healthy and productive lives in recovery; and,
WHEREAS, a community of recovery is beneficial to overcoming misconceptions and helping people achieve long-term recovery; and,
WHEREAS, on September 15th, 2018 the third annual Pittsburgh Recovery Walk will gather over two thousand individuals in Downtown Pittsburgh to celebrate the process and beauty of recovery from substance use disorder through a parade, music, and speakers; and,
WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh Recovery Walk offers extensive community resources and knowledge to attendees and the community during a recovery exposition; and,
WHEREAS, the event would not have been possible without the generous support of Presenting Sponsors UPMC, UPMC Health Plan, and Community Care Behavioral Health; and,
WHEREAS, the countless contributions of our partners, the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, BOOM Creative, Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, Duquesne University School of Pharmacy, Gateway Rehab, Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions (IRETA), Jade Wellness Center, Journeys of Life, Message Carriers of Pennsylvania, the Office of Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, the Office of Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto, Onala Recovery Center, PA Health & Wellness, Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery (POWER), Pittsburgh Mercy, Sisters of St. Joseph, and other organizations has made this event an extraordinary success which will continue to grow in the years to come; and,
WHEREAS, the volunteers who have worked faithfully to plan and execute this event have been crucial to its success; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the month of September 2018 to be “Addiction Recovery Month” in the City of Pittsburgh, and encourages all citizens to recognize treatment and recovery support programs throughout the rest of the year and beyond.