Bill Text: DE HR34 | 2013-2014 | 147th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Recognizing May 8, 2014, As Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2014-05-07 - Passed in House by Voice Vote [HR34 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2013-HR34-Draft.html
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SPONSOR: |
Rep. Heffernan on behalf of all Representatives |
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 147th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 34 |
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RECOGNIZING MAY 8, 2014, AS CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY. |
WHEREAS, May has consistently been celebrated as National Mental Health Month with the first week of the month dedicated to raising awareness of the needs of children and youth and their families who experience emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges; and
WHEREAS, May 8th is recognized as Children's Mental Health Awareness Day – a day in Delaware dedicated to highlight the importance of positive mental health from birth; and
WHEREAS, children and youth with mental, emotional and behavioral health needs and their families can achieve a better quality of life with the right resources, treatments and community support within a System of Care; and
WHEREAS, we recognize that mental health issues, when untreated, can lead to school failure, family conflicts, drug abuse, violence, and even suicide; and
WHEREAS, public awareness of the importance of children's mental health from birth allows children of all ages with mental health and behavioral challenges to find acceptance and understanding in their communities; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of government to support these vulnerable citizens and their families;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 147th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, that May 8, 2014, is recognized as Children's Mental Health Awareness Day in honor of the children diagnosed and living with mental health challenges along with their caregivers and families.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Delaware Division of Prevention and Behavior Health Services and its network of community-based partners is commended for the ongoing work that together they have undertaken to raise children's mental health awareness in our state and to provide support and resources for children experiencing mental health challenges and their families.
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This House Resolution recognizes May 8, 2014, as Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. |
