1990-06062-Resolution No. 90-013 Recorded 3/5/19901
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY
A Resolution Proclaiming *
the Month of March, 1990,*
as Alcohol and Drug Abuse*
Awareness Month in
Deschutes County, Oregon.*
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COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUT CUUN x,..OREGON`
RESOLUTION
NO. 90 -013
WHEREAS, drug and alcohol abuse
ing all citizens of Deschutes County
economic standing; and
is a serious problem affect -
regardless of age or socio-
WHEREAS, families affected by alcohol and drug abuse are
denied full enjoyment and the problem arrests the full potential
of those family members; and
WHEREAS, the problem is, if untreated, chronic, debilitating
and progressive, costing government, business and society mil-
lions of dollars annually; and
WHEREAS, the problems presented by drug and alcohol abuse
are exacerbated through continuing use, eventually consuming all
of the abuser's energy, self- esteem, culture and commitment to
the abuser's own value system, causing untold pain and suffering;
and
WHEREAS, drug and alcohol abuse leads invariably to an
increase in all forms of criminal activity, especially the most
violent kinds, and leads to the devastation of the family, as
well as destruction or death of the abuser and others; and
WHEREAS, loved -ones often have difficulty coming to grips
with a family member's alcohol or drug dependency and need to be
aware that the problems can be most easily solved by early
intervention and knowledge; and
WHEREAS, prevention is the most effective and least expen-
sive means of fighting drug and alcohol abuse in terms of money
spent and human suffering; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON, as follows:
Section 1. That the month of March, 1990, is hereby desig-
nated as alcohol and drug abuse awareness month in Deschutes
County, Oregon.
1 - RESOLUTION NO. 90 -013
MKhOFILMED
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DATED this
TEST:
Recording Secretary
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2 - RESOLUTION NO. 90 -013
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, 1990.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF D SCHUTES COUNT OREGON
LOIS B
PRANTE, Commissioner
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LIN, C• issioner
