HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 National Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation - pdf - 09.06.2022Proclamation
WHEREAS, Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States, and
the City of Cupertino recognizes that suicide prevention should be
a local, regional, and national responsibility shared by all;
WHEREAS,
every September in efforts to raise awareness, spread hope, and
share vital information to individuals, friends, and families;
WHEREAS,
19 pandemic, are factors affecting the mental health outlooks of
many in society, from students to adults to the elderly, and we
need to acknowledge and focus upon the need to address these
sentiments in a compassionate and sensitive manner;
WHEREAS,
who work in the fields of mental health, education, law
enforcement, and others who serve on the front lines fighting for
suicide prevention and mental wellbeing;
WHEREAS,
suicide prevention by learning the warning signs, supporting
efforts to understand and help those who are undergoing
challenges from social isolation and loneliness, how to get help for
yourself or others, and understanding that one conversation can
change another’s life.
THEREFORE,
Proclaim the month of September 2022 as
National Suicide Prevention Month
in the City of Cupertino and call on all residents to check in on the wellbeing of our
families, friends, and neighbors as we work together to create a healthier, stronger, and
more supportive community.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, September Sixth, Two Thousand and Twenty Two.
____________________________
Darcy Paul
Mayor