Mental Health Month (May 2022)Copyrighted
May 2, 2022
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Mental Health Month (May2022)
SUMMARY: On behalf of Mental Health America of Dubuque County.
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Mental Health Month Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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PITDIMCLAMATION
WHEREAS, for over 60 years, Mental Health America has brought together mental health providers,
consumers, family members, advocates and concerned residents to serve as an effective
voice for mental health in this area; and
WHEREAS, mental health is essential to everyone's overall health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, everyone experiences times of difficulty and stress in their lives; and
WHEREAS, prevention is an effective way to reduce the burden of mental health conditions; and
WHEREAS, there is a strong body of research that supports specific tools that everyone can use to
better handle challenges, and protect their health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, mental health conditions are real and prevalent in our nation; and
WHEREAS, with early and effective treatment, those individuals with mental health conditions can
recover and lead full, productive lives; and
WHEREAS, each business, school, government agency, health care provider, organization and
resident shares the burden of mental health problems and has a responsibility to promote
mental wellness and support prevention efforts.
NOW THEREFORE, I, BRAD M. CAVANAGH, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF, AND RESIDENTS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY
PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF MAY 2022 AS
"MENTAL HEALTH MONTH"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND ENCOURAGE THERESIDENTS, GOVERNMENT
AGENCIES, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS, BUSINESSES AND SCHOOLS IN DUBUQUE
TO RECOMMIT OUR COMMUNITY TO INCREASING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF
MENTAL HEALTH, THE STEPS OUR RESIDENTS CAN TAKE TO PROTECT THEIR MENTAL
HEALTH, AND THE NEED FOR APPROPRIATE AND ACCESSIBLE SERVICES FOR ALL PEOPLE
WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
be affixed this 2nd day of May 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2022: Submitted by Vicki Gassman, President, Vicki. Gassman(c-)_unitypoint.org, and Brenna Burgart,
Vice President, burgartb(a)-sasc-dbg.org, Mental Health America of Dubuque County. Accepted by
Brenna Burgart.