HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 04291986 - 86-244 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on April 29, 1986 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Schroder , mcpeak, Torlakson and Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 86/244
SUBJECT: DECLARING MAY 1986 AS. ME14TAL HEALTH. MONTH.
WHEREAS, the door is opening for 30 million Americans who suffer from
mental illnesses because of improved insurance benefits and living arrangements
within the community; and
WHEREAS, now there is treatment for people who suffer from anxiety
disorders , depression and other mental illnesses , thanks to biomedical research;
and
WHEREAS, now there is hope for people who suffer from severe mental
illnesses such as schizophrenia and depression; and
WHEREAS, being mentally healthy is as important as being physically fit;
and
WHEREAS, .the Mental Health Association in Contra Costa County is hel6ing
patients, their families and the public learn the facts about mental health and
mental illnesses; and
WHEREAS, every year since 1953, May has been designated "Mental Health
Month in America;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the citizens in Contra Costa County
hear this call for action to join the volunteers , staff and supporters of the
Mental Health Association in "Working for America 's Mental Health" during May and
throughout the year.
I hereby certify that this is a true and
correct copv of an action taken and
entered on the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: April 29, 1986
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator
BY
Deputy Clerk
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