Bill Text: PA HR59 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Observing the week of March 1 through 7, 2009, as "Problem Gambling Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2009-02-10 - Adopted [HR59 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-HR59-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 328
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 59 Session of2009
INTRODUCED BY HARKINS, SANTONI, FABRIZIO, SCHRODER, BEYER, ROSS, GEORGE, SONNEY, READSHAW, PALLONE, SAINATO, M. O'BRIEN, FLECK, PAYNE AND SEIP, FEBRUARY 9, 2009
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, FEBRUARY 9, 2009
A RESOLUTION
Observing the week of March 1 through 7, 2009, as "Problem
Gambling Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Individuals across the country and in this
Commonwealth enjoy the recreational aspects of legalized
gambling; and
WHEREAS, For some individuals and families, gambling becomes
a significant disruption; and
WHEREAS, The National Council of Problem Gambling (NCPG)
reports that 2% to 3% of the United States population will have
a gambling problem in any given year; and
WHEREAS, Problem gambling should be considered a public
health issue affecting individuals of all ages, races and ethnic
backgrounds in all communities and having a significant societal
and economic cost; and
WHEREAS, Problem gambling is treatable, and treatment is
effective in minimizing the harm to both individuals and society
as a whole; and
WHEREAS, Numerous individuals, professionals and
organizations have dedicated their efforts to public awareness
of problem gambling and the availability and effectiveness of
treatment; and
WHEREAS, The NCPG is coordinating the Seventh Annual National
Problem Gambling Awareness Week campaign, which seeks to educate
the public about the impact of problem gambling and the
availability of treatment options; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives observe the week
of March 1 through 7, 2009, as "Problem Gambling Awareness Week"
in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge the
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to continue its outreach
efforts and to work with Pennsylvania gaming licensees to
develop and implement problem gambling programs at licensed
facilities and further promote community-based programs in this
Commonwealth; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge all the
residents of this Commonwealth to learn more about problem
gambling and the programs available to help individuals and
their families who have been adversely affected by this issue.
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