House Resolution No. 32
(By Delegate Swartzmiller)
H. R. 32
- "Promoting March 6-12, 2006, as National Problem Gambling Awareness Week
in West Virginia."
Whereas, On behalf of the citizens of West Virginia, the House of Delegates joins
the West Virginia Council on Problem Gambling in promoting March 6-12, 2006, as
National Problem Gambling Awareness Week in West Virginia; and
Whereas, Promoting the awareness week provides individuals in the problem
gambling community an opportunity to educate the public and policymakers about the
social and financial effectiveness of services available for problem gambling; and
Whereas, Problem gambling is a public health issue affecting millions of Americans
of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds in all communities and which has a significant
societal and economic cost; and
Whereas, Problem gambling is treatable and treatment is effective in minimizing
the harm to both individuals and society as a whole; and
Whereas, Numerous individuals, professionals and organizations have dedicated
their efforts to the education of the public about problem gambling and the availability and
effectiveness of treatment; and
Whereas, The Legislators of West Virginia and the West Virginia Council on
Problem Gambling invite all residents of West Virginia to participate in National Problem
Gambling Awareness Week.
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That the House of Delegates joins the West Virginia Council on Problem Gambling
in promoting week of March 6-12 as National Problem Gambling Awareness Week in West
Virginia and encourages all citizens to help spread the message that there is help for problem
gamblers through treatment, and to support those who are in treatment and recovery and
their families.