Resolution 168-2006
Mayor McCoy
RESOLUTION NO. 168 - 2006
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING 5000 FRIENDS OF FLORIDA FAMILIES.
WHEREAS, every day, mental illness and addictions affect thousands of families across
Florida; and
WHEREAS, affordable treatment of mental illness and addictions is not within every
family's reach; and
WHEREAS, Florida ranks 47th in funding for mental health treatment and 35th in
addiction funding; and
WHEREAS, by funding Florida's responsibility for community mental health and
addictions services, the Legislature can clearly declare its commitment to our children, elderly
and working poor; and
WHEREAS, community based mental health and addiction services are a critical part of
our statewide health care system; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, that:
Section I.
The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, supports the
5000 Friends of Florida Families.
Section 2.
All citizens are called upon to sign a pledge card supporting families in crisis.
Section 3.
This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of M5fit!.~Co~, ;=
Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board this 19th day of April, 2006. gP~ ;g 8
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Attest: Danny L. Kolhage
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