HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 02 13 Problem Gambling Awareness Month PROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS, The City of Winter Springs has designated March as "Problem Gambling Awareness Month" to demonstrate its
support in addressing problem gambling and to support the initiative of the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling to bring
awareness to the issues surrounding problem gambling in our community; and recognizes that this is a public health issue which
impacts family, friends, and businesses with significant societal and economic costs, affecting more than one million Floridians of
all ages; races, and ethnic backgrounds in all communities; and
'WHEREAS, Each problem gambler directly affects eight to ten other individuals with negative consequences to personal and
social relationships of the immediate family; and
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling's public awareness campaign provides an opportunity to educate
the public, policymakers, educators, businesses, mental health, criminal justice professionals, and,others, about the adverse
effects of gambling, its social, legal,financial, and emotional impacts, as well as available treatment; and
WHEREAS, Problem gambling is treatable for those who seek help, which minimizes the harm to Floridians and to the state
as a whole; and
Numerous individuals, professionals, and organizations who are dedicated to assisting families in need can
participate in preventing problem gambling by promoting the statewide 24-hour Helpl-ine, 888-ADMIIT-IT, and by making
assessments and treatment readily available.
NoW, TiiEREFopE, L CH-A.1,; LACEY, Mayor of the City of Winter Springs, do hereby extend best
wishes to all observing March as
"PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS MONTH"
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CITY CEIRK
Charles Lacey
Mayor
Jean Hovey Kevin Cannon Pam Carroll Cade Resnick Geoff Kendrick
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner