AJR45: Joint Resolution Text

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2017 - 2018 LEGISLATURE

2017 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 45

May 4, 2017 - Introduced by Representatives Ballweg, Tittl, Allen, Considine, Hebl, Horlacher, Jacque, Kessler, Kitchens, Kolste, Milroy, Murphy, Mursau, Pope, Ripp, Rohrkaste, Snyder, Spreitzer, Subeck and VanderMeer, cosponsored by Senators Vukmir, Bewley, Carpenter, Darling, Harsdorf, Marklein, Shilling and Wirch. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR45,1,1 Relating to: proclaiming May 2017 as Mental Health Awareness Month.

AJR45,1,2 Whereas, one in five Americans lives with a mental illness; and

AJR45,1,4 Whereas, May has been observed as National Mental Health Awareness Month since 1949; and

AJR45,1,7 Whereas, Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness about mental illnesses, such as major depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, and draw attention to suicide, which may be precipitated by mental illness; and

AJR45,1,10 Whereas, we must empower first responders, doctors, and families to help those with the most severe mental illnesses to ensure that people with mental illness have access to evidence-based treatment and services; and

AJR45,1,12 Whereas, the stigma associated with mental illness prevents many individuals from seeking help for themselves or loved ones; and

AJR45,1,13 Whereas, treatments for mental illnesses are highly effective; and

AJR45,2,3 Whereas, reducing the stigma associated with mental illness through compassion, education, and advocacy can draw attention to the proven methods that better the lives of those living with a mental illness; now, therefore, be it

AJR45,2,6 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the legislature join our colleagues in Congress by proclaiming May as Mental Health Awareness Month.

AJR45,2,7 (End)