RESO 1980-08 - Outreach ServicesRESOLUTION NO. 80-8
WHEREAS, on February 20, 1980, the Walker County Hospital District leased
to Rusk State Hospital 11,000 square feet of the old hospital building for an
annual rent of $1.00 contingent upon the expansion of the Rusk State Hospital's
Outreach services to the residents of Walker County, which would include the
development of a 15 bed half-way house and a day treatment program and the
expansion of the outpatient services and an increase of staff; and
WHEREAS on February 25, 1980, the Walker County Commissioners unanimously
voted to support the expansion of the Rusk State Hospital's Outreach program
and also voted to maintain their current level of financial support of the
Outreach program; and
WHEREAS, the final step in the acquisition of the expanded services,
namely the Rusk State Hospital's Outreach Program for Walker County, lies with
the approval of the transfer of funds by Dr. John J. Kavanagh, Commissioner,
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 1980, County Judge Ralph Davis of Walker County;
The Honorable Joe Henderson, HSA Area Health Planner for Walker County; and
Huntsville School District Board member Joyce Hilliard and Dr. Tom Kordinak
will travel to Austin with a request for the development of the new program
and need documentation of local support for the development of expanded
service;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Huntsville,
Texas, that the City of Huntsville affirms the community's concern and interest
in developing a more comprehensive mental health program for the residents of
Walker County and does, by way of this resolution, indicate its support of
this endeavor.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the llth day of March, A.D., 1980.
(SEAL)
BY:
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
h DeShaw, City Secretary