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A resolution declaring January 2025 as Dry January USA Month, recognizing Meharry Medical College as the national leader for Dry January USA, highlighting the transformational Yellow Campaign, and addressing the broad impact of alcohol on health, safety, and society.
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WHEREAS, Meharry Medical College, established in 1876, has become a beacon of hope for underserved communities, a pioneer in public health and a leader in addressing systemic health disparities, with its leadership of Dry January USA reinforcing its mission to promote health equity and healthier lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, since 2022, Meharry Medical College has been the home of Dry January USA, leading a national movement to encourage individuals to reflect on their relationship with alcohol, adopt healthier habits and reduce the harmful impacts of excessive alcohol use; and
WHEREAS, Dry January USA, originally developed by Alcohol Change UK in 2013, has grown from 4,000 participants to millions worldwide and, under Meharry Medical College's stewardship, has become a transformative movement promoting mindful drinking habits, health equity and public health education; and
WHEREAS, Dry January USA, is an effort to allow everyone to put a mirror up to their own relationship with alcohol, in a supportive and non-judgmental environment; and recognizing that every person and community has its own journey to education and self-awareness regarding alcohol; and recognizing that the official and free Try Dry app has been shown to correspond with a greater success for those choosing to observe Dry January; and
WHEREAS, Dry January USA has embraced yellow as its official color, symbolizing hope, positivity and personal growth. The theme "Go Yellow in January" serves as a rallying cry for action, encouraging individuals to:
1. Go Yellow by embarking on their alcohol-free journey in January.
2. Be Yellow by embodying optimism, happiness, and resilience.
3. Support Yellow by fostering community spirit an...
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