RESOLUTION NO. 000001

Recognizing the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Program.

WHEREAS, rehabilitation services provided by the Salvation Armys Adult Rehabilitation Center are designed to address the needs of each individual who is seeking assistance in dealing with primary and possibly secondary handicaps that effect that individuals functioning level in society; and

WHEREAS, the majority of those admitted to the Adult Rehabilitation Center are described as chemically dependent or substance abusers. Although addiction behaviors may be the primary problem, secondary problems which are usually symptoms of addictive behaviors, other mental disorders are also addressed; and

WHEREAS, the rehabilitation process is seen by many rehabilitation teams as holistic. A persons physical, psychological and spiritual characteristics are all considered in terms of the individuals relationship to God, to self, to family and society; and

WHEREAS, a lot of work and cooperation from the 15 pastoral care volunteers and the full- time staff were able to help and follow-up with 322 men who have made commitments to Christ in the Adult Rehabilitation Center Program during 1999, and over 500 men have worked through scripture-based materials for Steps 1-4 of AAs Twelve Steps; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the Mayor and Council hereby congratulate and thank the leaders and the volunteers for their support of the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers efforts to provide pastoral care to the program for the participants; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that copies hereof be presented to Major John Sullivan, ARC Program Administrator and Mike Hruby, ARC Program Chaplain in recognition of their outstanding contribution to our community.

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