Rep. Miller offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 403.

            A resolution to declare September 23-29, 2018, as National Recovery Week in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, Behavioral health is an essential part of health and one’s overall wellness; and

            Whereas, Prevention of mental and substance use disorders works, treatment is effective, and people recover in our area and around the nation; and

            Whereas, Preventing and overcoming mental and substance use disorders is essential to achieving healthy lifestyles, both physically and emotionally; and

            Whereas, We must encourage relatives and friends of people with mental and substance use 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, 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), and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) invite all residents of Michigan to participate in National Recovery Month; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 23-29, 2018, as National Recovery Week in the state of Michigan. We call  upon the people of Michigan to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies to support this year’s Recovery Week theme, “Join the Voices for Recovery: Invest in Health, Home, Purpose, and Community”.