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                                                                  H.R. No. 1406



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Like adults, children and adolescents can have 
mental health disorders that prevent them from leading happy, 
active lives, and the need for comprehensive, coordinated mental 
health services places a critical responsibility on our 
communities; and
	WHEREAS, Studies show that one in five children in the United 
States will need mental health care services during his or her 
lifetime and that among adolescents the rate of clinical depression 
may be as high as one in eight; in Texas alone, it has been estimated 
that more than 100,000 young people who are in need of mental health 
assistance have not yet received proper attention or treatment; and
	WHEREAS, It is appropriate that a day be set apart to focus on 
our children's mental health and well-being and to help raise 
awareness of the mental health issues facing young Texans; and
	WHEREAS, To that end, the Children's Partnership, which is a 
broad-based coalition representing families, community 
organizations, state and federal agencies, and mental health care 
providers in Central Texas, has joined with other area groups and 
individuals in the Child and Youth Mental Health Planning 
Partnership to sponsor an event designed to help raise awareness of 
the mental health needs of children, youth, and families in our 
communities; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize May 4, 2005, as Children's Mental 
Health Summit Day in Central Texas, encourage all area residents to 
learn more about the importance of protecting and nurturing the 
mental health of our young people, and urge all caregivers of 
children with mental health issues to seek early and appropriate 
treatment.

                                                                        Naishtat

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1406 was adopted by the House on May 
4, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House