HomeMy WebLinkAboutR21-070 Declaring September as National Suicide Prevention Month in Eagle County DocuSign Envelope ID:9F75D71 D-38FC-4216-9CC3-453FC937C7B0
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved adoption of
the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION No.2021- 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(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 2021 will be designated as"Suicide Prevention Month"in the
County of Eagle.
DocuSign Envelope ID:9F75D71D-38FC-4216-9CC3-453FC937C7B0
MOVED,READ and ADOPTED by the Board of County commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 7th day of
September , 2021.
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Commissioner McQueeney seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The
roll having been called,the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Scherr Aye
Commissioner McQueeney Aye
Commissioner Chandler-Henry Aye
This resolution passed by 3/0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado