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Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. Councilmember Christina Henderson 2
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Councilmember Anita Bonds Councilmember Janeese Lewis George 6
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Councilmember Wendell Felder Councilmember Matthew Frumin 10
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Councilmember Charles Allen 15
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 21
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 25
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To declare the month of March, 2025 as “Problem Gambling Awareness Month” in the District of 29
Columbia and to recognize the importance of raising awareness of problem gambling as a 30
critical public health issue impacting millions of Americans of all ages, races, and ethnic 31
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WHEREAS, March is designated as Problem Gambling Awareness Month by the 34
National Council on Problem Gambling; 35
WHEREAS, problem gambling has significant societal and economic costs for 36
indiv ; 37
WHEREAS, the National Council on Problem Gambling estimates that between 12,000 38
and 15,000 District residents are affected by gambling addiction, with limited resources available 39
for those seeking help; 40
WHEREAS, in 2024, the National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800 GAMBLER) 41
received 5,494 calls, texts, and chats from the District; 42
WHEREAS, indiv suicide, drug or 43
alcohol dependence, and bankruptcy; and 44
WHEREAS, problem gambling is treatable, and effective treatment can significantly 45
reduce harm to both indiv e. 46
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this 47
resolution may be cited as the “Problem Gambling Awareness Month Recognition Resolution of 48
2025.” 49
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the importance of addressing 50
problem gambling as a public health issue and pledges to support efforts to prevent, intervene, 51
and treat problem gambling within the District and declares March, 2025 as “Problem Gambling 52
Awareness Month” in the District of Columbia. 53
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in 54
the District of Columbia Register. 55