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In the Matter of Proclaiming October 5-11,2003,
As MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK. )
In Contra Costa County )
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003/601
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 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 in 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 COSTA COUNTY proclaims October 5-11, 2003 as "Mental Illness Awareness
Week",and requests the support 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 Seventh day of October,2003
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MARK DeSAULNIER
District IV Supervisor
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JOHN GIOIA GAL LKEMA
District I Supervisor District II S erviso
MILT-11FGREENBERG FEDERAL D.GLOVER
District III 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 7,2003
JohnSwee n,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
County trator xu(
BY
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