SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 688
WHEREAS, The Texas Senate recognizes mental health as a
vital part of the overall health and well-being of individuals
and families; and
WHEREAS, There are many dedicated organizations that work
to enrich the lives of individuals in the El Paso community who
have a mental illness and to provide assistance and support to
their families; these organizations include the National
Alliance on Mental Illness-El Paso Affiliate, El Paso Behavioral
Health System, Alternatives Centre for Behavioral Health, Centro
San Vicente, Emergence Health Network, and Paso del Norte Health
Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Eliminating stigma and negative bias associated
with mental illness helps individuals and their families to cope,
seek timely treatment, recover, and maximize their health and
quality of life; and
WHEREAS, All individuals in the El Paso community deserve
to have the knowledge, skill, and opportunity to understand the
facts and recognize the myths surrounding mental illness and to
take timely action to prevent negative health outcomes such as
substance abuse, domestic violence, suicide, incarceration, and
homelessness; and
WHEREAS, Concerned individuals and organizations are
working to develop, through public and private partnerships,
policies that will eliminate disparities, improve community
outreach and engagement, reduce barriers to access, and ensure
culturally and linguistically competent care and support for
diverse communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby recognize May 2015 as National Mental Health
Awareness Month in Texas and commend the people of El Paso County
for their efforts to eliminate stigma and negative bias
associated with mental illness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
expression of support and esteem from the Texas Senate.
RodrÃguez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 5, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate