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PROCLAMAT-TON <br />DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2023 AS <br />NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH <br />-Whereas, September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which directs the <br />community's attention to this public health epidemic which destroys lives, whole families, and sometimes <br />entire communities; and <br />-Whereas, suicide rates on the Treasure Coast and in Okeechobee have increased significantly in <br />recent years according to our Medical Examiner's Office, with 146 suicide deaths in 2022; and <br />-Whereas, in 2021 there were nearly two times as many suicides (48,183) in the United States as <br />there were homicides (26,031), and for every death by suicide, there were 35 attempts; and <br />-Whereas, according to Florida Health Charts, in 2021 the age-adjusted rate per 100,000 <br />population of suicide deaths in Indian River County was 19.8 compared to Florida at 13.8; and <br />-Whereas, suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-34, the fifth leading cause for <br />ages 35-54, and is a major contributor to premature mortality; and <br />-Whereas, suicide is the only type of death that is 100% preventable, and by offering the public <br />education, data, support, and services, we as a community have taken a step toward preventing another <br />suicide by our residents; and <br />-Whereas, we are honored to be part of the healing process, raising awareness for, and support <br />of those affected by suicide by offering supporting services which address mental health illnesses, and drug <br />and alcohol addiction. <br />Notiv, Therefore, be it ProcCaimed by the Board of County Commissioners, of <br />Indian River County, FCorida, that September 2023, be designated as NationaC Suicide <br />Prevention Awareness -M nth in the County of Indian River, Florida and the Board asks all residents <br />to learn how they may help, because suicide prevention is everyone's business. <br />Adopted this 26th day of September, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph Earman, Chairman <br />Susan Adams, Vice Chairman <br />Joseph E. Flescher <br />Deryl Loar <br />Laura Moss <br />