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Monongalia County proclaims September 2026 as 'Monongalia County goes purple' for recovery month
Summary
The commission unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing National Recovery Month and encouraged residents and organizations to participate in awareness and recovery activities; a representative of Hope Dealer Project presented the proclamation text.
Jamie Murray, speaking for the Hope Dealer Project and West Virginia Goes Purple movement, presented a briefing on the statewide recovery awareness campaign and asked the commission to adopt a proclamation designating September 2026 as 'Monongalia County goes purple.'
The proclamation—read in full at the meeting—invites residents, businesses, schools, churches, first responders and recovery advocates to wear purple, light buildings, and participate in awareness events during National Recovery Month. A commissioner moved to approve the proclamation and the commission voted aye; commissioners confirmed courthouse lights would be lit purple and invited photo opportunities following the vote.
The proclamation was framed as part of broader opioid‑crisis recovery efforts and local support for people in recovery; no additional funding or programmatic commitments were made at the meeting.
