Bill Text: TX HR463 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 463 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Commending members of the San Antonio Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness for their efforts to promote equitable services and treatment for consumers and families living with mental illness.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-02-18 - Reported enrolled [HR463 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR463-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 463



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Members of the San Antonio Chapter of the National
	Alliance on Mental Illness are visiting the State Capitol on
	February 17, 2011, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity
	to recognize this outstanding organization; and
	WHEREAS, NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots
	organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and
	families affected by mental illness; through the dedicated efforts
	of its volunteers, including members of local affiliates in more
	than 1,100 communities, NAMI focuses on support, public education,
	and advocacy; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1984, NAMI San Antonio serves individuals
	and their loved ones affected by severe and persistent mental
	illnesses, including schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder,
	bipolar disorder, major depression, and
	obsessive-compulsive/anxiety disorders; the organization promotes
	the well-being, comfort, and happiness of the mentally ill and
	strives to improve conditions generally for those with mental
	illnesses; and
	WHEREAS, NAMI San Antonio offers support groups for people
	living with mental illness and classes for family, friends, and
	caregivers; moreover, it fosters the development and enhancement of
	services and promotes research into treatment options; members
	endeavor to remove the stigma caused by inaccurate and hurtful
	representations of mental illness, and the organization provides
	the public with clear information about mental illnesses, mental
	health care, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery; and
	WHEREAS, Through their dedication and hard work, the members
	of San Antonio NAMI have made a positive difference in the lives of
	countless Texans, and they are most deserving of special
	recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the members of the San Antonio Chapter of the
	National Alliance on Mental Illness be welcomed to the State
	Capitol and be commended for their efforts to promote equitable
	services and treatment for consumers and families living with
	mental illness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for NAMI San Antonio as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Menendez

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 463 was adopted by the House on
	February 17, 2011, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House