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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Addressing the complex mental health needs of
3children, youth, and families today is fundamental to the
4futures of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and
 
5    WHEREAS, The need for comprehensive and coordinated mental
6health services for children, youth, and families places a
7critical responsibility upon this State; and
 
8    WHEREAS, It is appropriate that a day should be set apart
9each year for the direction of our thoughts toward our
10children's mental health and well-being; and
 
11    WHEREAS, The State of Illinois, through its unique
12approaches to serving children and adolescents, is effectively
13caring for the mental health needs of children, youth, and
14families in our communities; therefore, be it
 
15    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
16NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
17we designate the date of May 9, 2012 as Children's Mental
18Health Awareness Day in the State of Illinois and urge the
19citizens of this State and all agencies and organizations
20interested in meeting every child's mental health needs to
21unite on that day in the observance of such exercises as will

 

 

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1acquaint the people of Illinois with the fundamental necessity
2of a year-round program for children and youth with mental
3health needs and their families.