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Clatsop County proclaims May Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week and April 30 Vietnamese American Remembrance Day
Summary
The board issued two proclamations recognizing Children's Mental Health Awareness Week in May 2025 and Vietnamese American Remembrance Day (April 30); presenters urged greater access to children's mental health services and noted the 50th anniversary observance.
At its April 2025 meeting the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners adopted two ceremonial proclamations: one declaring May 2025 as Children's Mental Health Awareness Week and another proclaiming April 30, 2025, as Vietnamese American Remembrance Day in the county.
Jane Foreman, a school counselor at Seaside Middle and High School, urged the board to highlight children's mental health needs and said state rankings show limited access to resources. "Many of our children and youth are facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma," Foreman said. "Dedicating awareness to children's mental health encourages collaboration amongst local organizations, mental health professionals, and families." She encouraged community coordination so children "know they're not alone and there's a community ready to support them."
The board also received a telephone presentation from Thao Thu, president of Vietnamese Community Oregon and vice president of the Federation of Vietnamese American Communities of the USA, marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnamese American Remembrance Day. Thu thanked the board for the proclamation and said Oregon will observe the anniversary in Portland this year.
Both proclamations were adopted by motion and vote; the board authorized the chair to sign the proclamations. No regulatory changes or funding commitments were made during the votes.
Commissioners noted the importance of the issues raised — mental health services for children and recognition of the Vietnamese American community — and encouraged public agencies and community partners to continue work in those areas.
