04.16.10
The Fight Continues
For every problem, there is a solution. That is why I will not give up. The fight to save the state building in Tennessee that bears my Dad’s name, the Harold W. Jordan Habilitation Center, has gotten new ammunition, thanks to Cynthia Williams at Channel 4, Nashville’s NBC affiliate. Many thanks to her for the wonderful story she recently did on the subject (you can watch it at: http://www.wsmv.com/video/22870684/index.html).
As I mentioned in a previous post, more than just a name is at issue. The center also sits on the campus of Clover Bottom Hospital which will close if proposed budget cuts go through. If we let such mental health facilities close, we could be in store for a myriad of problems. In addition to hurting the patients, who so desperately need treatment, what about the employees? More than 300 jobs would be affected. How devastating that would be! I have been told that those who work at the Harold Jordan Habilitation Center pride themselves on not only habilitating the patients but forming cohesive relationships with them. I would hate to think what would happen if such a program came to an end.
So please join me in contacting Tennessee State officials including:
Governor Phil Bredesen
Governor’s Office
Tennessee State Capitol
Nashville, TN 37243-0001
Phone: (615)741-2001
Fax: (615)532-9711
Email: Phil.Bredesen@tn.gov
Tennessee State Representative Gary Odom
301 6th Avenue North, Suite 18A
Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone:(615) 741-4410
Fax (615) 741-7528
Email: rep.gary.odom@capitol.tn.gov
Thank you in advance for your help! Our efforts matter, and we must act now.
