HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-132RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER Sth — 111h, 2021 AS NATIONAL SUICIDE "Finding ' r'r Caring r and PREVENTION
WHEREAS, the week of September 5 through 11, 2021 is National Suicide Prevention Week, a time in
which individuals, organizations and communities around the country join their voices to amplify the message
that suicide can be prevented; and
WHEREAS, the past year has presented our communities with challenges and led to transitions that,.
expected or unexpected, welcomed or not, can be unsettling, disorienting, and stressful; and
WHEREAS, the pandemic has changed our fabric of life, and major life changes are environmental risk
factors for suicide; and
WHEREAS, knowing the signs of suicide, finding the words to communicate with someone they are
concerned about, and reaching out to local resources; and
WHEREAS, we know that connecting, working with, and supporting one another can help prepare us for
the future; and
WHEREAS, all Californians are urged to play a role in suicide prevention and promote mental health and
wellness as we strive towards zero suicides; and
WHEREAS, ,September 5 through 11 recognized across the United States as Suicide Prevention Week
provides the opportunity to educate our community about the warning signs for suicide, how to reach out to
those experiencing an emotional crisis and connect to resources
NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the Butte County Board of Supervisors on this 14th Day of
September, 121, that the week of -• - r• r be
and that the day of September 10th be declared 'WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DLLY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 14th day of September, 2021, by the
following vote:
AYES: : Supervisors Lucero, Ritter, Kimmelshue, Teeter, and Chair Connelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: none
ABSTAIN: None
cla�'
Billy Connelly, Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: kom
Deputy