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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, Addressing the complex mental health needs of
3 children, youth, and families today is fundamental to the
4 future of the State of Illinois; and
 
5     WHEREAS, The need for comprehensive, coordinated mental
6 health services for children, youth, and families places upon
7 our community a critical responsibility; and
 
8     WHEREAS, It is appropriate that a day should be set apart
9 each year for the direction of our thoughts toward our
10 children's mental health and well-being; and
 
11     WHEREAS, The State of Illinois, through its unique approach
12 to serving children and adolescents, is effectively caring for
13 the mental health needs of children, youth, and families across
14 the State; therefore, be it
 
15     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL
16 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we proclaim May 8, 2007
17 to be National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day and urge
18 our citizens and all agencies and organizations interested in
19 meeting every child's mental health needs to unite on that day
20 in the observance of such exercises as will acquaint the people
21 of the State of Illinois with the fundamental necessity of a

 

 

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1 year-round program for children and youth with mental health
2 needs and their families.