HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011999 - 1999-503 Board of Supenfisors
Contra Costa County, State of California
In The Matter of PROCLkDAING October 3, 1999- RESOLUMN NO.99J 503
October 10, 1999 as Mental Illness Awareness Week"
(in Contra Costa County)
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County RESOLVES THAT:
WHEREAS twenty percent of adults—or one in five—will experience a psychiatric episode
during their lr;fetime that is severe enough to require treatment, and many more have problems
that prevent them from enjoying their lives,
WHEREAS due to recent scientific advancements in the understanding, diagnosis and
treatment of psychiatric disabilities, millions of Americans are reclaiming full and productive
lives;
WHEREAS consumer advocacy and self-help programs, with the underlying philosophy that
the best helpers are often those who have experienced similar problems, provide emotional
support and practical help for promoting recovery, an on-going process of self-directed
healing and transformation, among their members;
WHEREAS it is recognized that families and significant others play an important supportive
role in the recovery process and are a vital resource in assisting their loved ones with
psychiatric disabilities;
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, that the Members proclaim October 3, 1999 to October 10,
1999 as 'Mental Illness Awareness week", and request the support of Contra Costa County
residents and organizations in this effort to increase awareness of psychiatric disabilities and
to promote the understanding that, through proper treatment and rehabilitation, individuals
are able to resume productive, satisfying lives.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 57'n bay of October 1999.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on the 5th day of October
1999.
1 hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action
taken and entered on the mimites of said Hoard of Supervisors on
the date aforesaid..
attested Q CAO Ger- S, 12 q
PhD Batchelor,clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
by 'Y-n. r`y`�a ,.�
Resolution No. 991503