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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, National Mental Health Month is observed each May to |
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raise awareness among Americans about mental illness and related |
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issues; and |
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WHEREAS, It is estimated that nearly one out of every five |
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people in the United States live with a mental health condition; |
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while millions of people across the country are affected, few seek |
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treatment because of the stigma associated with mental illness and |
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because they lack knowledge about where to go for help; and |
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WHEREAS, Mental Health America has sponsored National Mental |
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Health Month since 1949, reaching out to communities to educate |
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people about the important role that mental health plays in their |
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overall state of well-being; through local events, screenings, and |
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media outreach, the initiative makes helpful information publicly |
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available and easily accessible; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the nation's leading organizations focused on |
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this vital issue, Mental Health America places a special emphasis |
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on prevention services, early identification, and intervention; |
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its goal is to help individuals at risk for mental illness to get |
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help long before their problems become critical; and |
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WHEREAS, A wide range of beneficial resources exists to help |
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individuals who struggle with mental illness, and the educational |
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campaign taking place during National Mental Health Month is |
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furthering the worthwhile effort to get assistance to those in |
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need; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize May 2022 as National Mental Health |
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Month and encourage all Texans to learn more about mental health |
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issues. |
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Price |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1611 was adopted by the House on May |
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29, 2021, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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