2020-107
2020-107
Resolution declaring May “Mental Health Month” in the Town of Wappinger
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on May 11,
2020.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-107
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Seconder
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Councilman Phillips.
WHEREAS, mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, all Americans experience times of difficulty and stress in their lives; and
WHEREAS, prevention is an effective way to reduce the burden of mental health conditions;
and
WHEREAS, there is a strong research that animal companionship, humor, spirituality, religion,
recreation, social connections, and work-life balance can help all Americans protect their health
and well-being; and
WHEREAS, mental health conditions are real and prevalent in our nation; and
WHEREAS, with effective treatment, those individuals with mental health and other chronic
health conditions can recover and lead full, productive lives; and
WHEREAS, each business, school, government agency, healthcare provider, organization and
citizen shares the burden of mental health problems and has a responsibility to promote
mental wellness and support prevention efforts.
THEREFORE, the Town of Wappinger hereby proclaims May 2020 as Mental Health Month and
call upon the citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and
schools in Wappinger to recommit our community to increasing awareness and understanding
of mental health, the steps our citizens can take to protect their mental health, and the need
for appropriate and accessible services for all people with mental health conditions.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
5/11/2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK