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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 688
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WHEREAS, The Texas Senate recognizes mental health as a |
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vital part of the overall health and well-being of individuals |
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and families; and |
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WHEREAS, There are many dedicated organizations that work |
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to enrich the lives of individuals in the El Paso community who |
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have a mental illness and to provide assistance and support to |
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their families; these organizations include the National |
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Alliance on Mental Illness-El Paso Affiliate, El Paso Behavioral |
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Health System, Alternatives Centre for Behavioral Health, Centro |
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San Vicente, Emergence Health Network, and Paso del Norte Health |
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Foundation; and |
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WHEREAS, Eliminating stigma and negative bias associated |
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with mental illness helps individuals and their families to cope, |
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seek timely treatment, recover, and maximize their health and |
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quality of life; and |
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WHEREAS, All individuals in the El Paso community deserve |
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to have the knowledge, skill, and opportunity to understand the |
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facts and recognize the myths surrounding mental illness and to |
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take timely action to prevent negative health outcomes such as |
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substance abuse, domestic violence, suicide, incarceration, and |
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homelessness; and |
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WHEREAS, Concerned individuals and organizations are |
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working to develop, through public and private partnerships, |
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policies that will eliminate disparities, improve community |
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outreach and engagement, reduce barriers to access, and ensure |
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culturally and linguistically competent care and support for |
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diverse communities; 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 2015 as National Mental Health |
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Awareness Month in Texas and commend the people of El Paso County |
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for their efforts to eliminate stigma and negative bias |
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associated with mental illness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an |
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expression of support and esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Rodríguez |
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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 May 5, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |