Item B4 B4
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE i Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern James K.Scholl,District 3
Craig Cates,District 1
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
' David Rice,District 4
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
May 15, 2024
Agenda Item Number: B4
2023-2516
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Commissioners Aid
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Corie Abel 305-453-8787
9:00 am
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Proclaiming May 22, 2024, as Guidance Care Center Day.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Proclamation Attached
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
N/A
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A
DOCUMENTATION:
Monroe County MH Awareness Proclamation May 2024.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
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Whereas; Monroe County takes great pride in recognizing agencies
who strive to better the lives of our residents through their continuous
dedication and commitment; and
Whereas; The Guidance Care Center has been providing a
comprehensive array of behavioral health services in Monroe County
for 50 years; and
Whereas; May is Mental Health Awareness Month; and
Whereas; Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness
Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by
millions of Americans living with mental health conditions; and
Whereas; today we break ground on a project that will improve the
lives of persons with mental health conditions; and
Now, Therefore, be it resolved on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners and this community, do hereby proclaim Wednesday,
May 22nd as
Guidance Care Center Day
In observance thereof, I call upon the good people of Monroe County
to join me in saluting and wishing them continued progress on this
very special day.
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