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WHEREAS, Addressing the complex mental health needs of children, youths,and families today
is fundamental to the future of the City of Denton; and
WHEREAS, the need for comprehensive, coordinated mental health services for individuals and
families places upon our community a critical responsibility;and
WHEREAS, there is a strong body of research that supports specific tools that all Americans can
use to better handle challenges and to protect their overall health and well-being;and
WHEREAS, each citizen, local business, school, government agency, healthcare provider, and
faith-based organization shares the burden of mental health concerns and has a
responsibility to promote mental wellness, recovery,and support prevention efforts;
and
WHEREAS, the Denton County Behavioral Health Leadership Team, Denton County MHMR
Center, United Way of Denton County, and the Wellness Alliance for Total
Children's Health of Denton County led by Cook Children's, through their unique
partnership and prevention-based approaches to serving children and adolescents,are
effectively addressing the mental health needs of children,youths,and families in our
community.
NOW,THEREFORE, 1, Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of the City of Denton, Texas, do hereby declare and
proclaim the month of May 2022 as
"MENTAL HEALTH MONTH"
and May 7th, 2022 as "CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
DAY" in the City of Denton, and I call upon our citizens, agencies, and
organizations interested in meeting every person's mental health needs,to increase
awareness and understanding of mental health, the steps our citizens can take to
protect their mental health,and the need for appropriate and accessible services for
all mental health conditions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and caused
the official seal of the City of Denton, Texas to be affixed this the
month of May,2022.
GERARD H DS TH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS,CITY SECRETARY
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