HomeMy WebLinkAboutR20-070 Declaring September National Suicide Prevention Month in Eagle County DocuSign Envelope ID:FD7OFA46-9F14-4340-A802-FC23BDBC1128
McQueeney
Commissioner moved adoption of
the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION No.2020- 070
RESOLUTION DECLARING SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL SUICIDE
PREVENTION MONTH IN EAGLE COUNTY
WHEREAS; September is known around the United States as National
Suicide Prevention Month and is intended to help promote awareness; and
WHEREAS; Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender,
race, orientation, income level, religion, or background; and
WHEREAS; According to the CDC, each year more than 47,000 people die
by suicide; 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; Eagle County has lost too many residents to suicide; and
WHEREAS; Local organizations like SpeakUp ReachOut(SURO) and Eagle
Valley Behavioral Health(EVBH) are on the front lines of a battle that many still
refuse to discuss in public, as suicide and mental illness remain too taboo a topic to
speak on; 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; We encourage all residents to take the time to inquire as to the
wellbeing of their family, friends, and neighbors and to genuinely convey their
appreciation for their existence by any gesture they deem appropriate; and
WHEREAS; We can all help prevent suicide.
NOW,THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners
of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado:
THAT,that September 2020 will be designated as"Suicide Prevention Month"in the
County of Eagle.
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MOVED,READ and ADOPTED by the Board of County commissioners of the County
of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the (Cj Zak day of
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Commissioner Scherr seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The
roll having been called,the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Chandler-Henry Aye
Commissioner Scherr Aye
Commissioner McQueeney Aye
This resolution passed by 3/0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado
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Agenda Item Details
Meeting Jan 01, 2050 - *****Signature Workflow*****
Category A. BoCC Signature
Subject 9. Resolution Declaring September as National Suicide Prevention Month in Eagle County
Access Public
Type Action
Preferred Date Sep 15, 2020
Absolute Date Sep 15, 2020
Fiscal Impact No
Recommended Action Approve
Public Content
Prepared By: Rhea Silverkorn
Department: Administration
Executive Summary: September is known around the United States as National Suicide Prevention Month and is
intended to help promote awareness Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, race, orientation,
income level, religion, or background. 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.
Local organizations like SpeakUp ReachOut (SURO) and Eagle Valley Behavioral Health (EVBH) are on the front lines
of a battle that many still refuse to discuss in public, as suicide and mental illness remain too taboo a topic to speak
on. We encourage all residents to take the time to inquire as to the wellbeing of their family, friends, and neighbors
and to genuinely convey their appreciation for their existence by any gesture they deem appropriate.
Reviewing Attorney: Bryan Treu r--DocuSigned by: DocuSigned by:
Approved as
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