May 2023 Mental Health Awareness Month prodamidion
by the
Aapor of the Otp of Menton, Texas
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WHEREAS, addressing the complex mental health needs of children, youth, and families
today is fundamental to the future of the City of Denton;and
WHEREAS, one in five adults has a diagnosable mental health condition and half of Denton
County parents are not familiar with mental health services in their community;
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, are effectively addressing the
mental health needs of children,youth, and families in our community;and
NOW,THEREFORE, I, Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of the City of Denton, Texas, do hereby declare and
proclaim May 2023 as
"MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH"
in the City of Denton and call upon our citizens to increase awareness and
understanding of mental health,the steps our citizens can take to protect their
mental health,and the need for accessible services for all.
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 date of May 16,2023.
GERARD HUDSPETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESUS SALAZAR,INTERIN4 CITY SECRETARY
BY: