HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-129RESOLUTION NO. 16-129
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2016 AS "SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH"
AND SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 AS "SUICIDE AWARENESS DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Suncoast Mental Health Center and New Horizons Mental Health seeksto increase awareness
and encourage continued discussion and action regarding mental health matters such as
suicide and recognizing that greater awareness is critical.
2. The total number of suicides has increased statewide from 1995 to 2014. South Florida has
more suicides than murders and traffic fatalities combined, yet the stigma prevents open
discussions.
3. The month of September as been known as "Suicide Awareness Month" and September 10th
has been known as World Suicide Prevention Day since 2003, as supported by the
International Association of Suicide Prevention, of which the United States is represented
along with 52 other countries worldwide.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of September 2016 as "SUICIDE AWARENESS
MONTH" and September 10, 2016 as "SUICIDE AWARENESS DAY" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board further asks all citizens to observe this day by re-educating themselves about risk
factors and resources, speaking up when someone they know is struggling, offering support
and caring words to those around them, remembering those who have chosen to no longer
be with us, and reaffirming the importance of working together to keep the community
healthy.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 6th day of September 2016.
ATTEST:
DEPUTY CLERK.
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