HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 02 24 Informational 201 - Problem Gambling Awareness Month Proclamation OCLAMATION
F...,, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
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WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, problem gambling is a serious 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 it is estimated that more than six million people nationwide of every age, race,
ethnicity, and socio-economic status suffer from problem gambling and need treatment;
and
WHEREAS, educating the public about how problem gambling affects everyone in the
community, including youth, older adults, and families, is essential if we are to be proactive
about this problem; and
WHEREAS, any individual, professional, or organization, dedicated to assisting those in
need, can participate in raising awareness of problem gambling and available resources by
promoting the statewide 24-hour confidential, multilingual Helpline, 888-ADMIT-IT; and
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs can participate in this nationally recognized
awareness month through declaration of this proclamation of the month of March 2020 as
Problem Gambling Awareness Month in the City of Winter Springs.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Charles Lacey, Mayor of the City of Winter Springs, Florida do
hereby Proclaim the month of March 2020 as
"PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS MONTH"
in the City of Winter Springs.
CHARLES 11KCEY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
INTERIM CITY CLERK
Charles Lacey
Mayor
Jean Hovey Kevin Cannon Ted Johnson TiAnna Hale Geoff Kendrick
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner