HOUSE MEMORIAL 8

52nd legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2016

INTRODUCED BY

Deborah A. Armstrong

A MEMORIAL

PROCLAIMING SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2016, AS "BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

     WHEREAS, many New Mexicans cope with the effects of disabling behavioral health disorders; and

     WHEREAS, consumers, family members, advocates and providers are all members of New Mexico's behavioral health community; and

     WHEREAS, members of New Mexico's behavioral health community daily strive to help individuals with behavioral health disorders to lead personally meaningful lives and to reach personal goals with resiliency and hope; and

     WHEREAS, hope and resilience and engagement are essential for recovery from behavioral health disorders; and

     WHEREAS, members of New Mexico's behavioral health community work to ensure that there is a continuum of behavioral health services in New Mexico; and

     WHEREAS, members of New Mexico's behavioral health community work to increase behavioral health education and training for individuals, families, providers and the general public; and

     WHEREAS, members of New Mexico's behavioral health community work to promote adequate local, state and federal funding to address behavioral health needs; and

     WHEREAS, members of New Mexico's behavioral health community work to ensure that behavioral health services are provided in a culturally appropriate manner; and

     WHEREAS, members of New Mexico's behavioral health community work to use data and information in the decision- making process for the continuum of behavioral health services in New Mexico; and

     WHEREAS, members of New Mexico's behavioral health community work to increase appropriate employment and housing opportunities for individuals with behavioral health conditions in New Mexico; and

     WHEREAS, when New Mexico's behavioral health community works together, great things can be achieved for individuals living with behavioral health disorders, their families, communities and New Mexico as a whole;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that January 30, 2016 be proclaimed "Behavioral Health Day" in the New Mexico house of representatives to honor the many individuals who devote themselves to public policymaking on behalf of the thousands of voiceless New Mexicans who live with behavioral health disorders; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the theme for Behavioral Health Day in the house of representatives this year be "inspiring unity within our communities".

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