SR0216 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The State of Illinois joins Nicasa Behavioral Health Services, the National Council on Problem Gambling, and the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling in promoting March 2019 as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month; and

WHEREAS, Promoting National Problem Gambling Awareness Month provides 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 has a significant societal and economic cost; and

WHEREAS, Problem gambling is treatable, and treatment is effective in minimizing harm to both individuals and society as a whole; and

WHEREAS, Residents of Illinois can call the 24-hour hotline at 1-800-426-2537; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare March 2019 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we encourage all residents to have a dialogue about problem gambling and advocate for responsible policy making, research, prevention, and treatment.