Honors Rosalynn Smith Carter’s legacy in mental health advocacy.
Acknowledges May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
Recognizes Rosalynn Smith Carter’s advocacy efforts since 1970, including her role during Jimmy Carter’s presidency and the establishment of The Carter Center.
Credits Mrs. Carter with influencing the passage of the Mental Health Systems Act of 1980 and the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.
Highlights the annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy (1985-2016) and the establishment of the Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism in 1996.
Commends The Carter Center’s Mental Health Program for its ongoing work to improve mental health and substance use policy and systems, focusing on vulnerable populations.
Expresses gratitude for Mrs. Carter’s over 50 years of advocacy, emphasizing her efforts to reduce stigma, promote policy inclusion of persons with lived experience, and advocate for comprehensive treatment and support.
Encourages the public to emulate Rosalynn Smith Carter’s compassion and dedication to service in the field of mental health.
