International Overdose Awareness Day

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2025-0863 International Overdose Awareness Day On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and seconded by Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: August 19, 2025 FUNDING SOURCE: n/a Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby recognize August 31, 2025, as International Overdose Awareness Day in Dallas County. We encourage all residents to take part in raising awareness, supporting prevention efforts and standing in solidarity with those impacted by overdose and addiction. Done in open Court August 19, 2025 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: None