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J <br />...r. <br />E1 <br />River <br />CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH <br />AWARENESS DAY <br />WHEREAS, addressing the complex mental health needs of children, youth, and families today <br />is fundamental to the future of our community; and <br />WHEREAS, the need for comprehensive, coordinated mental health services for children, <br />youth, and families places upon oux community a critical responsibility; and <br />WHEREAS, it is appropriate that a day should be set apart each year for the direction of our <br />thoughts toward our children's mental health and well-being; and <br />WHEREAS, STARS for Children's Mental Health, through its unique and collaborative <br />approach to serving children, youth, and families, is improving the System of Care <br />supporting the mental health needs of all children, youth, and families in our <br />community; and <br />WHEREAS, May 3-9, 2009 has been designated as National Mental Health Awareness week <br />and May 7, 2009 as National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day; and <br />WHEREAS, STARS for Children's Mental Health is committed to carha.g for evexy child's <br />mental health through education, raising awareness and eliminating stigma. <br />NSW, THEREFORE, I, Stephanie I~linzing, Mayor of the City of Elk Rivex, do hereby <br />proclaim Thursday, May 7, 2009, as <br />NATM~NAL CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY <br />in the City of Elk River and urge our citizens and all agencies and organizations to unite and <br />celebrate a week to observe and exercise the fundamental necessity of providing <br />comprehensive and coordinated services for children and youth with mental health needs and <br />their families. <br />Signed this 20~ day of April 2009 <br />~~~ . , <br />Ma r tephanie ~linzing <br />City of Elk River <br />