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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 297
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WHEREAS, Members of the San Antonio Chapter of the National |
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Alliance on Mental Illness are visiting the State Capitol on |
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February 17, 2011, and this occasion provides a fitting |
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opportunity to recognize this outstanding organization; and |
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WHEREAS, The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the |
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nation's largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving |
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the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness; |
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through the dedicated efforts of its volunteers, including |
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members of local affiliates in more than 1,100 communities, |
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National Alliance on Mental Illness focuses on support, public |
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education, and advocacy; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1984, National Alliance on Mental |
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Illness San Antonio serves individuals and their loved ones |
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affected by severe and persistent mental illnesses, including |
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schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, bipolar disorder, |
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major depression, and obsessive-compulsive/anxiety disorders; |
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the organization promotes the well-being, comfort, and happiness |
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of the mentally ill and strives to improve conditions generally |
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for those with mental illnesses; and |
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WHEREAS, National Alliance on Mental Illness San Antonio |
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offers support groups for people living with mental illness and |
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classes for family, friends, and caregivers; moreover, it |
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fosters the development and enhancement of services and promotes |
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research into treatment options; members endeavor to remove the |
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stigma caused by inaccurate and hurtful representations of |
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mental illness, and the organization provides the public with |
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clear information about mental illnesses, mental health care, |
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diagnosis, treatment, and recovery; and |
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WHEREAS, Through their dedication and hard work, the |
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members of San Antonio National Alliance on Mental Illness have |
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made a positive difference in the lives of countless Texans, and |
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they are most deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby welcome the members of the San Antonio |
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Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness to the State |
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Capitol and commend them for their efforts to promote equitable |
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services and treatment for consumers and families living with |
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mental illness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for National Alliance on Mental Illness San Antonio as |
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an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Van de Putte |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 17, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |