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<br />National Recovery Month <br />Suicide and Overdose Awareness Month <br />September 2025 <br />Whereas:The health and well-being of all Roseville residents are vital to the strength of our <br />community, and far too many lives are impacted each year by substance use disorders, suicide, <br />and overdose; and <br />Whereas:September is recognized as National Recovery Month, a time to honor the <br />resilience of individuals in recovery, raise awareness about mental health and substance use, and <br />celebrate the strength of recovery support systems; and <br />Whereas:International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 and Suicide Prevention <br />Awareness Day on September 10 are important times to honor the lives lost, support those who <br /> are grieving, and strengthen our community’s commitment to prevention, healing, and recovery; <br />and <br />Whereas:Roseville is committed to being part of the solution. Our Police and Fire <br />Departments work together with trained social workers to provide compassionate responses and <br />long-term support by connecting individuals and families to the care and services they need; and <br />Whereas: This approach reflects Roseville’s core values of community, equity, safety, <br />integrity, and accountability, and demonstrates our belief that every person in our city deserves <br />dignity, hope, and access to resources that support their well-being; and <br />Whereas:We honor the courage of those in recovery, the dedication of loved ones and <br />professionals who support them, and the tireless efforts of first responders, health care providers, <br />and community organizations working every day to save lives and strengthen families; and <br />Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council of Roseville, Minnesota, hereby <br />proclaims September as National Recovery Month and Suicide and Overdose Awareness Month, <br />and encourages all residents to learn more about mental health and substance use, support those <br />who are struggling or in recovery, and help foster a community where everyone feels connected, <br />valued, and supported. <br />In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Roseville <br />th <br />to be affixed this 25 day of August 2025. <br />________________________ <br />Mayor Daniel J. Roe <br />Qbhf!4!pg!49: <br /> <br />