SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 297
WHEREAS, Members of the San Antonio Chapter of the National
Alliance on Mental Illness are visiting the State Capitol on
February 17, 2011, and this occasion provides a fitting
opportunity to recognize this outstanding organization; and
WHEREAS, The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the
nation's largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving
the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness;
through the dedicated efforts of its volunteers, including
members of local affiliates in more than 1,100 communities,
National Alliance on Mental Illness focuses on support, public
education, and advocacy; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1984, National Alliance on Mental
Illness San Antonio serves individuals and their loved ones
affected by severe and persistent mental illnesses, including
schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, bipolar disorder,
major depression, and obsessive-compulsive/anxiety disorders;
the organization promotes the well-being, comfort, and happiness
of the mentally ill and strives to improve conditions generally
for those with mental illnesses; and
WHEREAS, National Alliance on Mental Illness San Antonio
offers support groups for people living with mental illness and
classes for family, friends, and caregivers; moreover, it
fosters the development and enhancement of services and promotes
research into treatment options; members endeavor to remove the
stigma caused by inaccurate and hurtful representations of
mental illness, and the organization provides the public with
clear information about mental illnesses, mental health care,
diagnosis, treatment, and recovery; and
WHEREAS, Through their dedication and hard work, the
members of San Antonio National Alliance on Mental Illness have
made a positive difference in the lives of countless Texans, and
they are most deserving of special recognition; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby welcome the members of the San Antonio
Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness to the State
Capitol and commend them for their efforts to promote equitable
services and treatment for consumers and families living with
mental illness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for National Alliance on Mental Illness San Antonio as
an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 17, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate