Agenda 05/12/2009 Item # 4D
Agenda item No. 4D
May 12, 2009
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, mental health is essential to eve.ryone's overall physical health and emotional
well-being: and,
WHEREAS, mental Illness will strike one in five adults and children in a given year
regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or economic status: ane/,
WH€REAS, people who have mental illnesses can recover and lead full, productive lives:
and.
WHEREA~ an estimated two-thirds of adults and young people who have mental health
disorders are not receiving the. help they need: and,
WHERt:AS, the cost of clntreated and mistreated mental illnesses and addictive disorders
to American businesses, govemments, and families has grown to $1 J 3 billion
annually,' and,
WHEREAS, community-based services that respond to individual and family needs are
cost-effective and beneficial to consumers and the community: and,
WHEREAS" the Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida and its national partners
observe Mental Health Awareness Month every May to raise awareness and
understanding of mental health and illness.
NOW THER€FORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that May, 2009, be designated as
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENEsS MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
and call upon the citfzens, government agencies, public and private
constitutions, businesses and schools in Collier County, Florida to recommit our
community to increasing awareness and understanding of mental health" and
the need for appropriate and accessible services for all people whc have
mental illnesses.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12th Day of May. 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY. FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROC/( CLERK
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Agenda Item No. 4D
May 12, 2009
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
4D
Proclamation designating May, 2009 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Collier County.
To be accepted by Petra Jones, Executive Director, The Mental Health Association of
Southwest Florida and Brian FoJlweiler.
Meeting Date:
5/12/200990000 AM
Prepared By
Paula Springs
Board of County
Commissioners
Executive Aide to the Bee
Date
Bce Office
4/30/2009 12:25;44 PM
Approved By
Winona W. Stone
Assistant to the County Manger
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
County Manager's Office
5/4/200912:46 PM
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