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PROCLAMATION <br />DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 AS <br />SUICIDE AWARENESS DAY <br />WHEREAS, Suncoast Mental Health Center seeks to increase awareness and <br />encourage continued discussion and action regarding mental health matters such as suicide, <br />recognizing that greater awareness is critical; and <br />WHEREAS, the total number of suicides has increased statewide from 1995 to 2014. <br />South Florida has more suicides than murders and traffic fatalities combined, yet the stigma <br />prevents open discussions; and <br />WHEREAS, September 10'" has been known as World Suicide Prevention Day since <br />2003 as supported by the International Association of Suicide Prevention, of which the <br />United States is represented along with 52 other countries worldwide. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that September 10, 2017, be <br />designated as <br />SUICIDE AWARENESS DAY <br />in the County of Indian River, Florida and ask all citizens to observe this day by re-educating <br />themselves about risk factors and resources, speaking up when someone they know is <br />struggling, offering support and caring words to those around them, remembering those who <br />have chosen to no longer be with us, and reaffirming the importance of working together to <br />keep the community healthy. <br />Adopted this 15th day of August, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman <br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman <br />Susan Adams <br />Bob Solari <br />Tim Zorc <br />P2 <br />