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PROCLAMATION
Recognizing May as
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
WHEREAS, President Bush's New Freedom Commission calls for a transformed mental health system where Americans understand mental health is essential to overall health; mental health care is consumer and family driven; disparities in mental health services are eliminated; early mental health screening, assessment, and referral to services are common practice; excellent mental health care is delivered and research is accelerated; and technology is used to access mental health care and information; and
WHEREAS, mental disorders and mental health problems, including addictive disorders, affect people of all backgrounds and all stages of life; and
WHEREAS, Colorado's citizens who have mental illnesses can recover and lead full, productive lives and addressing the complex mental health needs of children, youth, adults, and families today is fundamental to the future of Colorado; and
WHEREAS, an estimated 66,000 children, youth, and adults who have mental health disorders are not receiving the help they need; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lakewood recognizes the need for a comprehensive continuum of mental health care for people with mental health needs and their families; and
WHEREAS, a statewide collaborative of youth, family, mental healthy and other organizations and agencies observe Mental Health Month each May to raise awareness and understanding of mental health and illness.
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the City Council and the people of the City of Lakewood, I, Steve Burkholder, Mayor of the City of Lakewood, Colorado, by virtue of the authority vested in me, do hereby recognize May as
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
in the city of Lakewood and urge residents, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and schools to increase awareness and understanding of mental illness and the need for appropriate services for all people with mental illness.
GIVEN under my hand and Seal of the City of Lakewood, this 8th day of May 2006.
Stephen A. Burkholder, Mayor
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