HR1299 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Half a century ago, in 1956, the Champaign County Mental Health Clinic opened its doors as a program of the Champaign County Mental Health Society; and

WHEREAS, The Mental Health Center of Champaign County, Inc., became incorporated on July 22, 1968; and

WHEREAS, The Mental Health Center of Champaign County, Inc., celebrates its 50th Anniversary on July 22, 2006; and

WHEREAS, The President's New Freedom Commission declared that mental disorders and mental health problems affect people of all backgrounds and all stages of life, and no one is immune; and

WHEREAS, The Mental Health Center of Champaign County, Inc., has committed to respond to the needs of mental health and general well-being of its community; and

WHEREAS, The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), The National Council for the Community Behavioral Healthcare (NCCBH), the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF), and their national partners are committed to promoting recovery, raising awareness, and the understanding of mental health and illness; and

WHEREAS, State and community leaders alike celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mental Health Center of Champaign County, Inc., and pledge to join in spreading the importance of mental health for all citizens; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize the Mental Health Center of Champaign County, Inc., Mental Health Awareness Day Celebration on July 21, 2006, in honor of the Center's influence on and dedication and commitment to mental health services, which are provided to all citizens without prejudice; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Mental Health Center of Champaign County, Inc.