Travis County Commssioners Court
October 8, 2002
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Agenda Item 5
5. Approve proclamation recognizing the week of October 6-12, 2002 as "mental
illness awareness week" in Travis County. We have pat kramer and many others
here on this item. [inaudible], that's even better. [ laughter ] should I
read the proclamation for you?
>> yes.
>> it says whereas approximately 3 million texans, nearly
one in 7 people have some form of mental illness, whereas more services are
needed in the delivery of mental health to the members of our fellow texans
who deal with a serious mental illness, whereas just as other diseases have
specific symptoms and treatments, mental illnesses can be accurately diagnosed
and effectively treated whereas there's exists a stigma that discourages treatment
and whereas there will be events scheduled for this week, including a luncheon
featuring cary fisher, on October 10th , 2002, a cross overprogram patrol
-- crossover program will take plus at the dog and duck, featuring --
>> it's a club.
>> it's a drinking establishment.
>> yes.
>> okay. Trying not to let the name mislead me there. Featuring
ruth these foster and a -- ruth foster and a race held on October 12th, 2002,
for more information about all events, call 440-4051. Now therefore be it
resolved that Travis County commissioners court do here by recognize the week
of October 6 through 12, 2002 as mental illness awareness week in Travis County
and encourage all citizens to participate this these worthwhile event. I move
approval.
>> second.
>> thank you, judge. Comments? Not that easy, you have to
say something.
>> oh, I have to say something. [ laughter ] okay.
>> we are a very -- the Austin chapter of the national al
lines of the mentally ill of which I am secretary, hosing the crossover and
overcome celebration this Thursday to honor the men and women who are struggling
with their diagnosis of mental illness. And there are lots of effective treatments
and it is a very difficult disease to live with. And we are honoring them
for their courage and determination. Crossing over and overcoming their disability.
And ruthie foster happens to be a great upcoming singer and if you come to
our event, I know that you will have a great time.
>> and the concert is free.
>> yes, it is.
>> okay. Let me -- let me --
>> yes.
>> these are shirts from the commissioner court that jolynn
Biscoe has sent.
>> that's for commissioner Davis down there.
>> I have heard of her.
>> that may be for commissioner Gomez.
>> does anybody want to trade for an xl?
>> I will.
>> not me.
>> all right. And -- and part of what pat mentioned has been
the race against stigma, which starts Saturday, October 12th, at 8:00 in the
morning. My wife insisted that I do this and not have -- not have her here
today to so I cover it. It starts at the Austin high school east parking lot
and registration will be Wednesday, October 9th through Friday October 11.
Everybody is encouraged to participate and there is a long list of prominent
sponsors here including lcra, seton, the dropping kel, channel 8, 107.1, j.p.
Morgan chase, run tex, h.e.b., Also Travis County mhmr, watt continues law
-- watkins law firm, [inaudible] printing, [inaudible] deli, I hope that I
didn't miss any, they are encouraging our participation. That's the run starting
at 8:00 Saturday and registration Wednesday, through Friday.
>> see you there, judge.
>> for a very good cause, thank you.
>> you get dinner.
>> > thank you.
>> all in favor? That passes by unanimous vote. Pat, do you
have a proclamation to carry with you.
>> thank you, judge.
>> my wife did not insist that I bring this home. [ laughter
] I can just put today's date on here for you.
>> thank you, judge.
>> good to see you.
>> thank you.
>> citizens communication is next. This is to give residents
an opportunity to address the commissioners court on any matter not on
>> thank you, judge.
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