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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 05/17/2005 - PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MAY 2005 AS ''MENTAL HEAL Mayor 6a City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, mental health is critical for our well-being and vitality as well as that of our families, communities and businesses; and WHEREAS, the President's new Freedom Commission declared that mental disorders and mental health problems affect people of all backgrounds and all stages of life, and no one is immune; and WHEREAS, the World Health Organization found that mental illnesses rank first in terms of causing disability in the United States and, collectively, are the most prevalent health problems in America today, more common than cancer and lung and heart disease combined; and WHEREAS, one in 10 children has a serious mental health disorder that, if untreated, can lead to school failure, physical illness, substance abuse and even suicide; and WHEREAS, mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, depression and anxiety disorders are real, common and treatable illnesses; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Surgeon General has found that a range of mental health treatments of documented efficacy exists for most mental disorders and Fort Collins has made a commitment to community-based systems of mental health care all residents; and WHEREAS, the National Mental Health Association, the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare and their national partners observe Mental health Month each May to raise awareness and understanding of mental health and illness. NOW, THEREFORE,I,Doug Hutchinson,Mayorof the City of Fort Collins,do hereby proclaim the month of May 2005 as MENTAL HEALTH MONTH in the city of Fort Collins and call upon the citizens, government agencies, and public and private institutions, businesses and schools to recommit our community to cincreasing awareness and understanding of mental illness and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all people with mental illnesses. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this 17th day of May, A.D. 2005. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk 300 LaPorte Avenue • PO.Box 580 • Fort Collins,CO 80522-0580 • (970)221-6505 • FAX(970)224-6107 • TDD(970)224-6001 www.fcgov.com