Recovery Month 2006 Proclamations
President George W. Bush issued a proclamation celebrating September 2006 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. In addition, another 138 proclamations were issued throughout the country: 18 by governors and state legislators; 86 by mayors and county and city council members. There were also 24 proclamations from Native American tribes and affiliated centers issued to celebrate Native American Wellbriety Month. The remaining 10 proclamations were issued by various other organizations. Following is a copy of the Presidential proclamation and a list of other proclamations issued for Recovery Month 2006.
The White House
President George W. Bush
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2006
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
Alcohol and drug abuse disrupts families, threatens the safety of our neighborhoods, and ruins the lives of countless men, women, and youth. During National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, we recognize the damaging effects of substance abuse and renew our support for individuals battling to overcome addiction. The theme for 2006, "Join the Voices for Recovery: Build a Stronger, Healthier Community," urges all Americans to help prevent alcohol and drug abuse and to promote treatment and recovery options.
While drug use among youth is down since 2001, we must continue our efforts to help our next generation avoid substance abuse. This work begins with understanding that youth are less likely to engage in risky behaviors when they are connected to strong families and communities. To assist our children in learning to make healthy choices, the Helping America's Youth initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush, is encouraging local partnerships that empower families, schools, and communities to help our young people reach their full potential.
In order to effectively battle alcohol and drug addiction, we must ensure that Americans in need can readily access services and programs. Over the past 3 years, my Administration has provided nearly $300 million for the Access to Recovery program so that individuals who desire treatment have the ability to seek the form of treatment most suitable for their needs, including assistance from faith-based and community providers. My fiscal year 2007 budget proposes to build upon the success of this initiative by providing $98 million to further expand individual choice.
My Administration is also committed to protecting our citizens and our young people from the scourge of methamphetamine. This substance is highly addictive and is a continuing and devastating threat in too many communities across our Nation. While the number of teens who have ever tried this deadly drug has decreased since 2001, we remain focused on keeping methamphetamine from reaching more Americans. Through the Access to Recovery program, $25 million will be targeted in fiscal year 2007 to help individuals recover from methamphetamine abuse. Additionally, earlier this year I signed into law the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005, which increases penalties for smuggling and selling methamphetamine and introduces commonsense safeguards to make many of the ingredients used in manufacturing it harder to obtain and easier to track.
These efforts are helping in the fight against substance abuse in America, yet government action is not the only answer. We are making progress because there are millions of our fellow citizens answering the universal call to love a neighbor. To find out how to join the armies of compassion and be a part of building a stronger, healthier community, interested volunteers should visit recoverymonth.gov and usafreedomcorps.gov. By working together, we can make a difference in the life of someone in need and help fulfill the promise of a more hopeful tomorrow for generations to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2006 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Recovery Month 2006 Proclamations Issued
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Alabama
Town of Dutton
Alaska
City of Anderson
City of Ketchikan
City of Nenana
Nenana Native Council
Denali Borough
State of Alaska
Arizona
White Earth Tribal Council
Native American Directions Association
Yavapai White Bison
California
City of Cerritos
City of Cypress
City of Fairfield
City of La Puenta
City of Laguna Niguel
City of Laguna Hills
City of Lompoc
City of Malibu
City of Mission Viejo
City of Palm Springs
City of Placentia
City of Redlands
City of Rohnert Park
City of Sunnyvale
City of Waterford
City of West Covina
Indian Health Center
The Fresno Native American Health Center Inc.
Colorado
City of Englewood
Connecticut
City of Bridgeport
City of Darien
City of Greenwich
City of New Canaan
City of Norwalk
City of Stamford
Florida
City of Delray Beach
City of Hialeah
City of Margate
City of Ormond Beach
City of Panama City
City of Tamarac
County of Holmes
Georgia
County of Liberty
City of Hinesville
State of Georgia
Hawaii
State of Hawaii
Idaho
Kamiah White Bison
Nez Perce Tribe
Nez Perce Tribe Resolution
South Idaho Correctional Institution
Illinois
City of O'Fallon
City of Palatine
Village of Skokie
Indiana
City of Franklin
City of Indianapolis
Iowa
City of Ames
Story County Board of Supervisors
Kansas
County of Sedgwick
Haskell Indian Nations University
Kentucky
City of Fort Thomas
County of Harlan
Maine
State of Maine
Maryland
Queen Anne's County
Massachusetts
City of Springfield
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Senate
Michigan
City of Livonia
City of Troy
County of Muskegon
Minnesota
City of Brainerd
City of Pine City
Red Lake Nation Coalition
State of Minnesota
The White Earth - Chemical Dependency Program
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Mississippi
City of Grenada
Missouri
State of Missouri
Montana
Fort Belknap College
New Day Ranch
Nebraska
Omaha National Community Response Team
Nevada
City of Fallon
Join Together Northern Nevada
State of Nevada
New Hampshire
State of New Hampshire
New Jersey
Borough of Oradell
City of Union City
State of New Jersey
Township of Pennsauken
New Mexico
Albuquerque Indian Center
Returning to Balance
New York
City of New York
State of New York
North Carolina
City of Durham
City of Greenville
City of Mount Olive
City of Wilmington
County of Durham
Division of Mental Health, Development Disabilities and Substance Abuse
Town of Tarboro
North Dakota
City of Fargo
Daughters of the Earth
Fargo Board of Education
Native American Christina Ministry of Fargo/Moorhead
Ray of Hope Drop-In Center Staff
State of North Dakota
Sweet Medicine
Ohio
City of Brooke Park
City of Elyria
City of Lorain
City of North Olmsted
City of Upper Arlington
County of Lorain
Native American Ohio Indian Center
North American Indian Cultural Center
South East Ohio Leonard Peltier Support Group
State of Ohio
Oklahoma
Talking Leaves Job Corp
Oregon
City Portland
City Tigard
Clastop-Nehalem Confederated Tribes
Pennsylvania
The Lenape Nation of Indians
Wernersville State Hospital
South Carolina
State of South Carolina
Texas
Asian American Family Services "Stories from the Heart"
City of Garland
City of Houston
City of Lewisville
City of Watagua
Harris County
Utah
State of Utah
Virginia
County of Arlington
Washington
Clallam County Commissioners
North Bend
State of Washington
Wisconsin
State of Wisconsin
The College of the Menominee Nation
Wyoming
City of Cheyenne
Shoshone & Arapaho Tribal Substance Abuse Court Team
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