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Senate
Resolution 1000
By:
Senators James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th, Buckner of the 44th and Tate of
the 38th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Citizens Commission on Human Rights on the occasion of its
41st anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) has dedicated 41 years to
restoring human rights in the field of mental health; and
WHEREAS,
the CCHR has secured numerous reforms around the world, works diligently to
safeguard others from abuses in the mental health system, and ensures that legal
protections are afforded to mental health care patients; and
WHEREAS,
the CCHR focuses its efforts on preventing inappropriate labeling of children,
bringing to light the dangers of the current trend of using drugs to modify
child behavior issues, and ensuring that patients are afforded the right of
informed consent; and
WHEREAS,
the CCHR deserves commendation for its valuable contributions at the local,
national, and international level on behalf of mental health, and its
outstanding record of service to improving the mental health status of all
Georgians; and
WHEREAS,
it is fitting that this body recognize and celebrate the contributions of the
CCHR, an organization that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to protecting
individuals within the mental health system.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
the Citizens Commission on Human Rights on 41 years of improving the quality of
life for those with mental health issues and their families and extend
congratulations on the occasion of its 41st anniversary.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Citizens Commission on
Human Rights.