April 2024 Mental Health Month Vrodamation
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Oapor of the citp of Aenton, Ireno
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Greetings:
WHEREAS, addressing the mental health needs of children,youth, and families today is fundamental to the
future of the City of Denton; and
WHEREAS, citizens value their overall health and that of their families and community members and are
proud to support observances such as Mental Health Month and Children's Mental Health
Awareness Day; and
WHEREAS, one in five adults has a diagnosable mental health condition and only half of Denton County
parents are familiar with mental health services in their community;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,
youth,and families in our community to recognize May 09,2024, as Children's Mental Health
Awareness Day.
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim May 2024
as
"MENTAL HEALTH MONTH"
in the City of Denton and ask that our citizens and organizations unite this month to increase
awareness and understanding of mental health in our community.
IN«'ITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official
seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed this the 71 day of May 2024.
GERARD HUDSPETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN,CITY SECRETARY
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