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Proclamation
WHEREAS, Suicide is the 10th
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and
the National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that the overall
suicide rate in the U.S. has increased by 35% since 1999 as one
death occurs every 11 minutes;
WHEREAS,
every September in efforts to raise awareness, spread hope, and
share vital information to individuals, friends, and families;
WHEREAS,
education, resources, and healthy discussions that are open,
honest, and supportive;
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, learning how to
get help for yourself or others, and understanding that one
conversation can change and even save another’s life.
THEREFORE,
Proclaim the month of September 2021 as
National Suicide Prevention Month
in the City of Cupertino, and call on all residents to check in on the well-being 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 21, 2021.
____________________________
Darcy Paul
Mayor