Bill Text: SC S1111 | 2013-2014 | 120th General Assembly | Comm Sub

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Bill Title: Mental Health Month

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2014-03-26 - Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence [S1111 Detail]

Download: South_Carolina-2013-S1111-Comm_Sub.html

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POLLED OUT OF COMMITTEE

MAJORITY FAVORABLE

March 19, 2014

S. 1111

Introduced by Senators Alexander, O'Dell, Pinckney and Lourie

S. Printed 3/19/14--S.

Read the first time March 12, 2014.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON INVITATIONS

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (S. 1111) to designate the month of May 2014 as "Mental Health Month" in South Carolina and to raise awareness and understanding of mental illness and the need for appropriate, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

Has polled the Concurrent Resolution out majority favorable.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MAY 2014 AS "MENTAL HEALTH MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RAISE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND THE NEED FOR APPROPRIATE AND ACCESSIBLE SERVICES FOR ALL PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly call upon all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, and schools in South Carolina to increase our state's understanding and acceptance of mental illnesses; and

Whereas, mental health is critical to the well-being and vitality of our families, businesses, and communities; and

Whereas, mental illness affects people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or economic status; and

Whereas, the South Carolina Department of Mental Health observes Mental Health Month each year in May to raise awareness of mental health, mental illness, and discrimination against people with mental illnesses; and

Whereas, the General Assembly commends the South Carolina Department of Mental Health for its difficult task of educating the public about the often misunderstood issue of mental illness. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, designate the month of May 2014 as "Mental Health Month" in South Carolina and raise community awareness and understanding of mental illness and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all people with mental illness.