Whereas, People who have mental illnesses have the ability to lead full, productive lives; and,

Whereas, An estimated two-thirds of adults and young people who have mental health disorders are not receiving the help they need; and,

Whereas, The cost of untreated and mistreated mental illness and addictive disorders to American businesses, governments and families has grown to $113 billion annually; and,

Whereas, Community-based services that respond to individual and family needs are cost-effective, and beneficial to consumers and the community; and,

Whereas, The National Mental Health Association, its local partners, Inpatient Mental Health at Bay Regional Medical Center and White Pine Mental Health Center at HealthSource Saginaw, observe Mental Health Month every May to raise awareness and understanding of mental health and illness; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim May 2004, Mental Health Month in Michigan and I urge citizens to commit to increasing awareness an understanding of mental health, and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all people who have mental illness.