A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE "JOHN'S PLACE," THE JOHN LANDON BLACK FOUNDATION RESOURCE CENTER, ON THE OCCASION OF ITS GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY, TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024, IN MANNING.

 

Whereas, believed to be the first of its kind in Clarendon County, "John's Place" at 16 North Brooks Street in Manning will provide help for those who suffer from the disease of addiction; and

 

Whereas, John's Place, the John Landon Black Foundation Resource Center, is supported by private donations and will provide a meeting space for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), peer and family counseling sessions, and job placement assistance, as well as serve as a community gathering place. A 501(c)3 organization, the foundation works closely with its community partner, Clarendon Behavioral Health Services; and

 

Whereas, as Amy Land, co-chair of the foundation, explains, "We had a vision to help fill the gap between what treatment offers and what people with addiction need"; and

 

Whereas, John Landon Black lost his battle to the disease at age 25, and his family and friends, foundation donors and board members, and residents see John's Place as a way to honor the legacy of someone who loved life and his community, a way to give hope to those who feel hopeless; and

 

Whereas, grateful for the hope that John's Place offers, the House of Representatives takes great pleasure in wishing this fine endeavor much success in the years ahead. 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 congratulate "John's Place," the John Landon Black Foundation Resource Center, on the occasion of its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony, to be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Manning.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to John's Place, the John Landon Black Foundation Resource Center.

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