SUICIDE PREVENTION SEPT 2018 FINAL.DOC

Maricopa County
PROCLAMATION
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September 2018
WHEREAS; September is known around the United States as National Suicide Prevention
Awareness Month and is intended to help promote awareness surrounding each of the Suicide
Prevention resources available to us and our community; and
WHEREAS; Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, race, orientation,
income level, religion, or background; and
WHEREAS; Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the US, and the 2nd
leading cause of death among people aged 10-24; and
WHEREAS; local organizations like Suicide Prevention Services (SPS) and national
organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) are on the front lines of
prevention efforts; and
WHEREAS; Maricopa County supports local educators, mental health professionals, police
officers, and parents, as partners in supporting our community in this endeavor; and
WHEREAS, We encourage all residents to take the time to inquire as to the wellbeing of their
family, friends, and neighbors over the next few days and to genuinely convey their appreciation
for their existence. A simple phone call, message, handshake, or hug can go a long way
towards helping someone realize that suicide is not the answer.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
hereby proclaims the month of September, 2018:
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
DATED this ___ Day of ___________, 20__.
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Steve Chucri, Chairman, District 2
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Bill Gates, Vice Chairman, District 3
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Denny Barney, Supervisor, District 1
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Clint Hickman, Supervisor, District 4
ATTEST:
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Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board Steve Gallardo, Supervisor, District 5