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JM tV 0 COUNTY OF HAWAII •_ STATE OF HAWAII 7TH OF•M'i RESOLUTION NO. 67 11 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2011 "NATIONAL DRUG COURT MONTH." WHEREAS, in an effort to educate communities, influence policymakers, and celebrate the positive social impacts Drug Courts have had upon our nation's communities, the National Association of Drug Court Professionals has declared the month of May, 2011 "National Drug Court Month, "; and WHEREAS, under the theme "Drug Courts: A Proven Budget Solution," Drug Courts are focusing their attention on the monumental societal and economic benefits of Drug Courts at a time when local, state and federal budgets are being cut; and WHEREAS, with over 200 graduations held and approximately 2,300 graduates nationwide, the national Drug Court program has proven successful and is reflective of the many lives saved, families reunited, and communities restored; and WHEREAS, the Big Island Drug Court program was established in October 2002 and has experienced similar successes to that of other Drug Courts throughout the nation; and WHEREAS, the Hawaii County Council congratulates and supports the profound contributions of judges, prosecutors, probation officers, defense attorneys, treatment providers, rehabilitation professionals, law enforcement personnel, researchers, educators, national and community leaders, and many others who are dedicated to the Drug Court program movement; and WHEREAS, the Council Hawaii County Council stands in unity with the nation in its fight against drug abuse in America; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that it recognizes the month of May, 2011 as "National Drug Court Month" and supports the efforts of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals in increasing a nationwide awareness of Drug Courts and its mission. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Hawaii County Council acknowledges, congratulates, and thanks all the practitioners and participants who have contributed to the growing success of the Drug Court program.