HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 167

Reps. Pavlov, Rheingans, Conlin, Woolford, Breen, Lightner, Martus, Thompson, Longjohn, Schriver, Alexander, Glanville, MacDonell, Paiz, Rogers, Schuette, Weiss and Witwer offered the following resolution:

A resolution to declare September 13, 2025, as Recovery Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Approximately 638,000 Michigan residents experience substance use disorders; and

Whereas, Only about 127,600 receive treatment; and

Whereas, Since treatment only refers to a brief time of assistance, recovery provides long-term assistance and resources to individuals experiencing substance use disorders; and

Whereas, Recovery organizations can help play in the larger assistance of recovery, and lead those who suffer from addiction to live sober and healthy lives; and

Whereas, Recovery community organizations provide meaningful assistance and resources to individuals at a fraction of the cost of treatment; and

Whereas, Recovery community organizations provide ongoing support that significantly improves the likelihood of long-term recovery; and

Whereas, Recovery community organizations deserve greater respect and appreciation for ongoing support and assistance for individuals experiencing substance use disorders; and

Whereas, The month of September is recognized as National Recovery Month; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 13, 2025, as Recovery Day in the state of Michigan. We support the commendable efforts of individuals striving for lifelong recovery from substance use disorders and recognize the crucial work of recovery community organizations throughout our state; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center with our highest esteem.