2024-1192024-119
Resolution Declaring May As "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 13, 2024.
The meeting was called to order by Joseph D.
Cavaccini, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called,
the following was recorded:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-119
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Joseph D. Cavaccini
Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter 2 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Al Casella
Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilwoman Bettina.
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, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOVLED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby proclaims May 2024 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: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
5/13/2024
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK