ORDER N0. X7544
gF'F'ROVAL OF F'ROCLAMATIGN DECLARING NAY c~dQE AS
NENTAL HERLTH AWARENESS MONTH
On this the 13th day of Nay :_Q~~~, upon motion made by
Commissioner Griffin, seconded by Commissioner Lets, the Co~.trt
unanimously approved by a vote of 4-0-0, to adopt a
proclamation naming the month of May as Mental Health Month in
Kerr County.
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Consider and discuss adoption of proclamation declaring May 2002, as Mental Health Awareness
Month and presentation by Dr. Sam Junkie on status of Hill Country MHMR.
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF KERB ,~
PROCLAMATION
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Naming the month of May as
"Mental Health Month" in Kerr County

Whereas, mental health is essential to everyone's overall health and well-being; and,
Whereas, mental health problems do not discriminate; they know no race, creed, age limit
or economic status; and,
Whereas, people with mental illness can recover and lead full, productive lives; and,
Whereas, an estimated two-thirds of adults and young people with mental health problems
are not getting the help they need; and,
Whereas, untreated or under-treated mental illness costs public and private employers
billions of dollars annually through absenteeism, turnover, low productivity and
increased medical costs; and,
Whereas, Kerr County has made a commitment to community-based systems of mental
health care in which all residents can receive high quality and consumer-responsive
services; and,
Whereas, the National Mental Health Association, the National Council for Community
behavioral Healthcare and their national partners observe Mental Health Month
every May to raise awazeness and understanding of mental illness and the need
for appropriate and accessible services for all people with mental illnesses,
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Commissioner's Court of Kerr County, duly
convened and acting in its capacity as the governing body of Kerr County,
does hereby name the month of May as
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH in Kerr County
Passed and approved this 1 day of May, 02.
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H.A. "Busier" Baldwin, Commissiorier William "Bill" Williams, Commissioner
Jonathan etz, Commissioner Larry