HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012002 - 2002-513 I-s the Matter of Proclaiming October 6-12,2002,) y
A's MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK )
h Contra Costa County ) RESOLUTION NO.2007jS13
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
'est helpers are often those who have experienced similar problems,provide emotional support and
rractical help for promoting recovery,an ongoing 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
va the recovery process and are a vital resource in assisting their loved ones with psychiatric disabilities;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA
C>OSTA COUNTY proclaims October 6-12,2002 as"Mental Illness Awareness Week",and requests the
s4vvort of Contra Costa residents and organization 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 First day of October,2002
JOHN GIOIA
District I Supervisor
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AYLE B.-VIKIMA DON G BER
District II Supervisor District p icor
MARK DeSAULNIER FIEDERAL D.GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: October 1,2002
John Sweeten,Clerk of the board of Supervisors and
County dministrator
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BY: Deputy
Introduced by Supervisor Gerber