HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2018-32COUNTY COUNCIL
COUNTY OF KAUA’I
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RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2018 AS NATIONAL SUICIDE
PREVENTION MONTH FOR THE COUNTY OF KAUA’I
WHEREAS,September is known around the United States as National Suicide
Prevention Awareness Month and is intended to help promote awareness
surrounding the suicide prevention resources available to our community.The
simple goal is to learn how to help those around how to talk about suicide without
increasing the risk of harm;and
WHEREAS,suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age,gender,
race,orientation,income level,religion,or background;and
WHEREAS,according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,each
year more than 41,000 Americans die by suicide;and
WHEREAS,suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the
United States,and the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-24;and
WHEREAS,the County of Kaua’i is not immune to the tragedies of suicide and
therefore chooses to publicly place our full support behind local educators,mental
health professionals,athletic coaches,youth leaders,police officers,parents,and all
other partners in working to prevent suicide in our community;and
WHEREAS,national organizations such as the National Alliance on Mental
Illness (NA1VII)as well as various local organizations are on the frontlines of a battle
that many still refuse to discuss in public,as suicide and mental illness remain taboo
topics for many;and
WHEREAS,every member of our community should understand that
throughout life’s struggles we all need the occasional reminder that we are all silently
fighting our own battles;and
WHEREAS,the Council of the County of Kaua’i encourages all residents to
take the time to inquire as to the wellbeing of their family,friends,and neighbors—
during September 2018 and year-round—to genuinely convey their appreciation for
their existence by any gesture they deem appropriate.A simple phone call,message,
handshake,or hug can go a long way toward helping someone realize that suicide is
not the answer;now,therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF KAUA’I,
STATE OF HAWAI’I,that September 2018 is designated as National Suicide
Prevention Awareness Month in the County of Kaua’i,State of Hawai’i.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED,that copies of this Resolution be forwarded to
Mayor Bernard P.Carvalho,Jr;and the National Suicide Prevention Awareness
Month Proclamation (NSPAMP)organization,care of Joel Frieders,Alderman,Ward
3,United City of Yorkville,Illinois.
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