SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 308
WHEREAS, The observance of Mental Health and Dignity Day on
May 3, 2015, provides an important opportunity to heighten
understanding of a critical public health issue; and
WHEREAS, In 2014, mental health activists in 15 cities
across the country introduced Mental Health and Dignity Day to
increase awareness about mental health and to work to dispel the
stigma against mental illness; the event affirms the need to
support the quest for mental health and draws attention to the
challenges confronting the many people who experience mental
health issues; and
WHEREAS, Mental health problems are common; according to
the United States Department of Health and Human Services,
approximately one in five adults experiences a mental health
issue each year and one in 20 Americans lives with a serious
mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or
major depression; and
WHEREAS, By participating in this noteworthy event, Texans
are contributing to the public dialogue about mental health and
encouraging their fellow citizens to help end prejudice and
discrimination against persons who face mental health
conditions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby recognize May 3, 2015, as National Mental
Health and Dignity Day and urge all Texans to learn more about
mental health.
Garcia
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 3, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate