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itesolutian No. 13-065
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF 5UPERVISORS
TO PROCLAIM
MAY 2013 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, mental health is essential to everyone's overall health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, all Americans experience times of difficulty and stress in their lives; and
WHEREAS, promatian and prevention are effective ways to reduce the burden of mental health conditions; and
WHEREA5, there is a strong body of research that support user-friendly tools that all Americans can access to
better handle challenges, and protect their health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, with effective treatment, those individuals with mental health conditions can recover and lead full,
productive lives; and
WHEREA5, each business, school, government agency, faith-based organization, health care provider, and
citizen has a responsibility to promote mental wellness and support prevention efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors do hereby proclaim May 2013 as Mental
Health Awareness Month in Butte County. As members of the Board of Supervisors, we also call upon our community to
commit to increasing awareness and understanding of mental health, the steps our citizens can take to protect their
mental health, and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all people with mental health conditions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 7th day of May by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Wahl, Kirk, Lambert, Teeter and Chair Connelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
ATTEST:
By: C{ G
Paul H n ief Administrative fficer and
Clerk oft e Board of Superviso s
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BILL CONNELLY, Chair
Butte County Board of 5upervisars