SR-50, As Adopted by Senate, April 26, 2007

            Senator George offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 50.

            A resolution commemorating May 2007 as Children’s Mental Health Month in Michigan.

            Whereas, Healthy Michigan children and families are our state’s most valuable resources; and

            Whereas, Mental health is essential to the overall health and vitality of our families; and

            Whereas, Serious emotional and mental disorders in children and youth are real and treatable; and

            Whereas, Children and youth with mental health challenges and their families deserve access to services and supports that are family-driven, youth-guided, and culturally-appropriate; and

            Whereas, Stigma associated with mental illness should no longer exist; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby commemorate May 2007 as Children’s Mental Health Month in Michigan. We express our support for the proactive leadership of the Michigan Department of Community Health, the Association for Children’s Mental Health, Michigan health care providers, quality improvement partners, and consumer advocates in the delivery of effective mental health services in Michigan; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Department of Community Health and the Association for Children’s Mental Health as a token of our highest esteem.