HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 09/03/2013 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER AS SUICIDE AWARENPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Larimer County lost 69 individuals to suicide in 2012; and
WHEREAS, over the last ten years more than 500 people have died by suicide in Larimer
County; 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, events and presentations are planned for the month of September to help
educate Poudre School District students, faculty, staff, parents, and others about suicide and promote
awareness of available resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen Weitkunat, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the month of September as
SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH
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 3rd day of September, A.D. 2013.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Chief Deputy City Clerk