South Carolina H 4441: Jasper County Board of Education

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2025-2026 Bill 4441 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 30, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4441

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor Fairfield Behavioral Health 
Services for the 25th Annual 5K Run/Walk and to declare the month of April 2025 
as "Alcohol Awareness Month" in the State of South Carolina.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives deeply appreciates the work of Fairfield 
Behavioral Health Services not only to improve the quality of life for all 
youth, adults, families, and communities impacted by substance use, but also to 
be the lead authority in providing prevention, treatment, and recovery services 
for youth and adults in Fairfield County; and

Whereas, operating 
since 1973, Fairfield Behavioral Health Services is a public nonprofit organization 
and is the sole county authority for substance-use services in Fairfield County 
and one of thirty-one such authorities statewide; and

Whereas, licensed by 
South Carolina Department of Public Health and accredited by CARF, Fairfield 
Behavioral Health Services works to delay the onset of youth drug use and 
promote healthy and safe living through prevention activities; improve 
emotional, behavioral, and social functioning; reduce substance use, increase 
sobriety, and sustain recovery that produces better outcomes; and prevent/reduce 
the frequency and severity of recurrence; and

Whereas, Fairfield 
Behavioral Health Services celebrated and hosted its 25th Annual 5K Run/Walk 
event for Alcohol Awareness Month on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The 25th Annual 
5K Run/Walk was held to increase awareness about alcoholism and its negative 
impact on individuals, families, and the community; and

Whereas, the 25th 
Annual 5K Run/Walk provided a wonderful opportunity for fun and unity towards a 
single cause of alcohol abuse that impacts most, if not all families. Sponsors, 
contributors, and volunteers were key to the success of this annual event and 
to its low registration cost with high quality for participants, including 
teams; and

Whereas, drinking too 
much alcohol over a long period of time can cause liver damage, and brain 
damage and can worsen some health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, 
and stroke. South Carolina Communities That Care 2024 Survey of Fairfield 
County indicated that 80.5 percent of those youth surveyed reported they never 
use alcohol; 19.5 percent do use alcohol. The survey indicated a declining 
trend in early use of alcohol for youth twelve years old and younger and a 
declining trend in youth being able to access alcohol, as well as positive 
trends toward perception of risk for drinking among young people; and

Whereas, Fairfield 
County continues to fall on the worst end of the spectrum in the State for 
alcohol related hospitalizations according to the South Carolina County Level 
Profile Data provided by DAODAS. In 2024, the profile data report showed a 96.8 
percent increase in DUI crashes from Fiscal Year 2023 to Fiscal Year 2024 and an 
even greater increase in DUI arrests during the same period; and

Whereas, with the help 
of a great staff, a board of directors, funders, and an extensive list of 
partnering organizations, Fairfield Behavioral Health Services acts as the sole 
authority for substance-use prevention, treatment, and recovery services which can 
address underage drinking, alcohol abuse/addiction, and the problems they bring; 
and

Whereas, Fairfield 
Behavioral Health Services uses effective programs and services, such as 
alcohol specific marketing strategies, Medication Assisted Treatment for 
alcohol use disorder, DUI relicensing, Life Skills Training, and Prime for Life 
Education for Teens and Adults, as well as referrals for detoxification, 
residential living, and other essential services. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize 
and honor Fairfield Behavioral Health Services for the 25th Annual 
5K Run/Walk and declare the month of April 2025 as "Alcohol Awareness Month" in 
the State of South Carolina.

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