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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 308
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WHEREAS, The observance of Mental Health and Dignity Day on |
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May 3, 2015, provides an important opportunity to heighten |
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understanding of a critical public health issue; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2014, mental health activists in 15 cities |
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across the country introduced Mental Health and Dignity Day to |
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increase awareness about mental health and to work to dispel the |
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stigma against mental illness; the event affirms the need to |
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support the quest for mental health and draws attention to the |
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challenges confronting the many people who experience mental |
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health issues; and |
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WHEREAS, Mental health problems are common; according to |
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the United States Department of Health and Human Services, |
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approximately one in five adults experiences a mental health |
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issue each year and one in 20 Americans lives with a serious |
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mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or |
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major depression; and |
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WHEREAS, By participating in this noteworthy event, Texans |
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are contributing to the public dialogue about mental health and |
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encouraging their fellow citizens to help end prejudice and |
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discrimination against persons who face mental health |
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conditions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize May 3, 2015, as National Mental |
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Health and Dignity Day and urge all Texans to learn more about |
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mental health. |
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Garcia |
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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 March 3, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |