HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012000 - 2000-458 The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No. 2000/458
PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 1-7TH, 2000
AS "MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK."
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, twenty percent of adults-or one in five-will experience a psychiatric episode
During their lifetime that is severe enough to require treatment, and many more have
problems that prevent them from enjoying their lives; and
WHEREAS,due to recent scientific advancements in the understanding, diagnosis and
treatment of psychiatric disabilities, millions of Americans are reclaiming full and
productive lives; and
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; and
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; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County does hereby proclaimed October 1-7th,2000 as "Mental Illness
Awareness Week",and requests 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 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS
PRESENT ON THIS
26TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2000.
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Gioia, LtI ayle B. Uil ema,Distric II
Donna Ger a District II,1" Mark DeSaulnier, District IV
e nciamilla,District V
Witness my hand and the Seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed
this 26th Day of September 2000
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Adminisst�rator
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Deputy Clerk
Introduced by Supervisor John Gioia,District One
Resolution No. 2000/458