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Commissioner 0,14411,uL44-- moved adoption of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2016- 01
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 5 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 AS
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK IN EAGLE COUNTY
WHEREAS, suicide is the tenth leading cause of all deaths in the United States with one suicide
occurring on average every 12.3 minutes; and
WHEREAS, suicide is the seventh leading cause of death overall in Colorado and on average,
one person dies by suicide every 10.12 hours in the state; and
WHEREAS, suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15 to 24-year-olds; and
WHEREAS, approximately 1,069,325 Americans attempt suicide each year and it is estimated
that five million living Americans have attempted to kill themselves; and
WHEREAS, suicides cost Colorado a total of$883 million of combined lifetime medical and
work loss cost in 2005, or an average of$1.1 million per suicide; and
WHEREAS, over five times as many people die by suicide in Colorado annually than by
homicide;the total deaths to suicide reflect a total of 18,444 years of potential life lost before age 65; and
WHEREAS,the elderly make up 14.5%of the population,but comprise 18%of all suicides; and
WHEREAS,it is estimated that 4.8 million Americans have lost a loved one to suicide; and
WHEREAS, every year in the United States, more than 21,300 men and women kill themselves
with a gun; two-thirds more than the number who use a gun to kill another person; and
WHEREAS, an increase in the overall suicide rate in our country was seen in 2009,representing
a change in the recent pattern of stability or slight declines; the suicide rate for those 15 to 24-year-olds
has more than doubled since the mid-1950s; and, the suicide rate remains highest for adults 75 years of
age and older; and
WHEREAS, the stigma associated with mental illness and suicidality works against suicide
prevention by discouraging persons at risk for suicide from seeking life-saving help and further
traumatizes survivors of suicide; and
WHEREAS, statewide suicide prevention efforts should be developed and encouraged to'the
maximum extent possible;and
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APPR. D • Te FO'' /
By: 14111.
Ea a ou y Attorn, : ice
By:
Eagle County Commissioners'Office
WHEREAS, organizations such as the American Association of Suicidology, American
Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Speak Up Reach Out and Heartbeat — Eagle County, which are
dedicated to reducing the frequency of suicide attempts and deaths, and the pain of survivors affected by
suicides of loved ones, through educational programs, research projects, intervention services, and
bereavement services,urge that we:
1. Recognize suicide as a national, state and county public health problem and declare suicide
prevention to be a priority;
2. Acknowledge that no single suicide prevention program or effort will be appropriate for all
populations or communities;
3. Encourage initiatives based on the goals contained in the National Strategy for Suicide
Prevention:
a. Promote awareness that suicide is a public health problem that is preventable.
b. Develop a broad-based support for suicide prevention.
c. Develop and implement strategies to reduce the stigma associated with being a
consumer of mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention services.
d. Develop and implement community-based suicide prevention programs.
e. Develop and implement community-based suicide bereavement programs.
f. Promote efforts to reduce access to lethal means and methods of self-harm.
g. Implement training for the recognition of at-risk behavior and for the delivery of the
most effective treatment.
h. Develop and promote effective clinical and professional practices.
i. Increase access to, and community linkages with mental health and substance abuse
prevention in the entertainment and news media.
j. Improve reporting and portrayals of suicidal behavior, mental illness, and substance
abuse in the entertainment and news media.
k. Promote and support research on suicide and suicide prevention.
1. Improve and expand surveillance systems for suicidal behavior; and
WHEREAS,a great many suicides are preventable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, September 5 through September 11, 2016 is "National Suicide Prevention Week" in the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado; and
THAT,this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held this 6th day of September,2016.
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COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
AO"ca. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
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Commissioner W O aV il-tw k. `-t seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner McQueeney 4 a
Commissioner Ryan ( iS '-
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Commissioner Chandler-Henry 6444 "
This resolution passed by / 0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado
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