Proclam Mental Health Month
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 problem 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
WHEREAS, Dubuque has made a commitment to community-based systems of
mental health care for all residents.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF MAY, 2003 AS:
“MENTAL HEALTH MONTH”
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Dubuque,
th
Iowa to be affixed this 5 day of May,
2003.
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Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Brought in by Betty Allen, 1908 Judson
One original. She’ll be there.
No need to send Agenda.
If she is not there then Ann Michalski will accept proclamation