HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 08/21/2012 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR APROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Larimer County lost 62 individuals to suicide in 2011; and
WHEREAS, suicide permeates all demographic boundaries and causes extreme suffering,
grieving, and pain that affects families, schools and communities; and
WHEREAS, many of the social, demographic, biological, clinical, and behavioral risk
factors for suicide are known, and many promising strategies exist to prevent suicide; and
WHEREAS, the risk for human self destruction can be reduced through awareness,
education and treatment making it necessary to regard suicide as a major health problem and to
support educational programs, research projects, and services providing support and resources to
those who have lost a loved one to suicide; and
WHEREAS, the Alliance for Suicide Prevention’s mission is to prevent suicide by raising
awareness, educating and training youth and adults about depression and suicide and providing
resources and support to those who have been impacted; and
WHEREAS, a student group has been formed called S.A.F.E. (Student Alliance for
Empowerment) to help implement suicide awareness and education in our schools; and
WHEREAS, events and presentations are planned for the entire 2012 – 2013 school year
to help educate Poudre School District students, faculty, staff, parents, etc. about suicide and
promote awareness of available resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kelly Ohlson, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Fort Collins, do
hereby proclaim the 2012 – 2013 school year as
SUICIDE AWARENESS AND EDUCATION SCHOOL YEAR
in the city of Fort Collins.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 21st day of August, A.D. 2012.
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Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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City Clerk