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DE HCR20

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/26/2017

Primary Sponsor

Valerie Longhurst

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates April 2017 as "Alcoholism Awareness Month" in Delaware
  • Calls upon Delawareans to break the silence and discuss alcoholism with family and friends
  • Notes that 15.1 million Americans over age 18 suffer from alcohol use disorder and alcohol is the fourth leading preventable cause of death in the United States
  • Highlights that one in four children under age 18 is hurt by family alcohol abuse and children of alcoholics are 2-4 times more likely to develop alcoholism
  • Requires delivery of a copy of the resolution to the Delaware Association of Children of Alcoholics at P.O. Box 344, Hockessin, Delaware 19707

Legislative Description

Recognizing The Month Of April 2017 As "alcoholism Awareness Month" In Delaware.

Last Action

Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT

4/26/2017

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