3.10. SR 04-20-2009~~/
City of
Elk -~
River
REQUEST FOR ACTION
To Item Number
Ci Council 3.10.
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent A ri120, 2009 Tina Allard, Ci Clerk
Item Description Reviewed by
Proclamation Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator
^ National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Reviewed by
Action Requested
Council motion proclaiming May 7, 2009 as National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.
Background/Discussion
Mayor Klinzing requested this item on the agenda.
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachments
^ Proclamation
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
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CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH
AWARENESS DAY
WHEREAS, addressing the complex mental health needs of children, youth, and families today
is fundamental to the future of our community; and
WHEREAS, the need for comprehensive, coordinated mental health services for children,
youth, and families places upon oux community a critical responsibility; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, STARS for Children's Mental Health, through its unique and collaborative
approach to serving children, youth, and families, is improving the System of Care
supporting the mental health needs of all children, youth, and families in our
community; and
WHEREAS, May 3-9, 2009 has been designated as National Mental Health Awareness week
and May 7, 2009 as National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day; and
WHEREAS, STARS for Children's Mental Health is committed to carha.g for evexy child's
mental health through education, raising awareness and eliminating stigma.
NSW, THEREFORE, I, Stephanie I~linzing, Mayor of the City of Elk Rivex, do hereby
proclaim Thursday, May 7, 2009, as
NATM~NAL CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY
in the City of Elk River and urge our citizens and all agencies and organizations to unite and
celebrate a week to observe and exercise the fundamental necessity of providing
comprehensive and coordinated services for children and youth with mental health needs and
their families.
Signed this 20~ day of April 2009
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Ma r tephanie ~linzing
City of Elk River