HR 290 — A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2025 as "National Recovery Month" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.   2186

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 290
                                              Session of
                                                2025

     INTRODUCED BY HEFFLEY, D. WILLIAMS, GIRAL, POWELL, RIVERA,
        VENKAT, MERSKI, FREEMAN, HOWARD, SANCHEZ, GALLAGHER,
        HOHENSTEIN, NEILSON, BELLMON, COOPER, BARTON, PUGH,
        M. MACKENZIE, FLOOD, FLICK AND CIRESI, JULY 29, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES, AUGUST 4, 2025


                               A RESOLUTION
 1   Recognizing the month of September 2025 as "National Recovery
 2      Month" in Pennsylvania.
 3      WHEREAS, More than 20.9 million Americans are recovering from
 4   substance use disorders; and
 5      WHEREAS, According to preliminary drug overdose data issued
 6   in June 2025 by the Department of Health, 4,719 Pennsylvanians
 7   lost their lives due to a drug overdose in 2023, and 3,285
 8   overdose deaths have been reported thus far for 2024; and
 9      WHEREAS, Substance use disorder impacts our friends, families
10   and neighbors; and
11      WHEREAS, The recovery process is complex, involving a range
12   of physical, emotional and social aspects; and
13      WHEREAS, Individuals in recovery frequently face numerous
14   challenges and obstacles, such as accessing quality treatment,
15   establishing social supports and addressing various other unmet
16   needs essential for improving their physical and mental well-
17   being; and
 1        WHEREAS, Act 59 of 2017 directed the Department of Drug and
 2   Alcohol Programs to establish regulations for the licensure of
 3   drug and alcohol recovery houses that receive public funding or
 4   referrals; and
 5        WHEREAS, This Commonwealth currently has approximately 400
 6   licensed recovery houses that seek to empower individuals to
 7   sustain their recovery and provide an effective recovery
 8   environment; and
 9        WHEREAS, Many Pennsylvanians find success and long-term
10   recovery through additional supports such as peer supports and
11   faith-based and 12-step programs; and
12        WHEREAS, By recognizing this month as "National Recovery
13   Month," we demonstrate our support for the prevention, treatment
14   and recovery of individuals with substance use disorders; and
15        WHEREAS, Since 1989, "National Recovery Month" has been a
16   national observance during the month of September; therefore be
17   it
18        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
19   month of September 2025 as "National Recovery Month" in
20   Pennsylvania; and be it further
21        RESOLVED, That all Pennsylvanians participate in this
22   observance by recognizing those in recovery and providing
23   encouragement and resources so that individuals may continue on
24   the path of long-term recovery and inspire those still living
25   with substance use disorders to begin the recovery process.




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