2022 Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation

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��s MOAx�,�,�A � o < - -;g �nbatt of '�.exfngton, �a��ac�ju�ett� � � . ��. � ,' ;^ .' � s ��, SE�ECT BOARO OFFICE .,, {�:EtN 't � ' PROCLAMATION "' N'hereas: September is knawn globally as Suicide Preventian Month and throughaut the month mentalhealth advocates, prevention organizations,survivors,allies,and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness;and Whereas: Natianat Suicide Prevention Week is held the Manday through Sunday surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day which is observed on September 10 and overall,these abservances are intanded to promote awareness, and highlight resaurces available in our comrnunities and share stories;and Whereas: the simple goais are to leam how ta help those around us and how to talk about suicide without increasing the risk of hann;and Whereas: suicide can affect anyone regardiess of age,ability,gender,race, sexual orientatian,incame level,religion or background;and it is overall the 10�'leading cause of death in the United States and the secand leading cause of death for people ages 10-34;and Whereas: people in the United States die by suicide at a rate of about one death every 11 minutes resulting in more than 48,040 deaths by suicide each year;and Whereas: suicide is preventable and we all have a role to play in order to save fives and create healthyand strong individuals,families,and communities;and Whereas: many factors can increase the risk for suicide.For example,peaple wha have experiencedviolence,including child abuse,bullying,andlor sexual violence,are at a higher risk af suicide.Youth who are lesbian,gay,or bisexual also have higher rates of suicidal ideaeion and behavior compared to their peers who identify as straight;and Whereas: we encourage all residents to take the time ta inquire as to the wellheing af their family,friends,and neighbars during this month and to genuinely convey their appreciatian for their existence by any gesture they deem appropriate. 1VOW, THEREFCIRE, WE, �'HE SELECT BOARD af the Town of Lexington,Massachusetts,da hereby proclaim the month of September ta be annually recognized as Suicide Frevention Month in the Tawn of Lexington as we wark together to save lives in our community. IN WI?�YESS WHEREQF,we have set our hands and caused the seal af Lexington ta be affixed herewith on the 6`�of September 2022. �.��--- ��.�--- J1LL t.HAL 2 � A 7QSEPH N.PATO �Y �� Sit7.AMNE E.BARRY DOUGL , tv1.L[7CE TF, �_..._.--.....-.,. �� MARK D. A DEEN