HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-075RESOLUTION NO. 15-075
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 7, 2015 AS "NATIONAL CHILDREN'S
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Addressing the complex mental health needs of children, youth, and families today is
fundamental to the future of St. Lucie County.
2. The need for comprehensive, coordinated mental health services for children, youth, and
families places upon our community a critical responsibility.
3. It is appropriate that a day should be set apart each year for the direction of our thoughts
toward our children's mental health and well-being.
4. The Francis Langford Children's Center at New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, Inc., through
its unique approach to serving children and adolescents ages 6-17 in crisis, effectively cares
for the mental health needs of children, youth, and families in our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim May 7, 2015 as "NATIONAL CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH
AWARENESS DAY" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges all citizens, agencies and organizations interested in meeting every child's
mental health needs to unite on that day in the observance of such exercises as will acquaint
the people of St. Lucie County with the fundamental necessity of a year-round program for
children and youth with mental health needs and their families.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2015.
ATTE
Deputy Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE UNTY, FLORIDA
BY: ,
Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM
BY:
County