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PRO - 2021 - 025 ; 4 - b ; 9 / 14 / 21 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2021 <br /> AS SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH <br /> WHEREAS, September is National Suicide Prevention Month and is intended to help raise <br /> awareness surrounding suicide prevention resources available in the community; and <br /> WHEREAS, suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, race, orientation, income <br /> level, religion or backgrounds and <br /> WHEREAS, according to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is the 10tn leading cause of death <br /> in the United States , is the 2nd leading cause of death for those 10 - 34 years of age, and was <br /> responsible for more than 47, 500 deaths in 2019 ; and <br /> WHEREAS, from 2014 through 2018 , Orange County lost 70 lives to suicide ; and <br /> WHEREAS, suicide and suicide attempts affect the health and well - being of friends, loved ones, <br /> co -workers , and the community, and <br /> WHEREAS, every member of our community should understand that throughout life ' s struggles we <br /> need reminders that we are not alone and can reach out for help ; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County chooses to publicly state and place our full support behind local <br /> educators , mental and physical health professionals, athletic coaches , scout leaders , police officers, <br /> faith leaders , and parents as partners in supporting our community in being available to one <br /> another; and <br /> WHEREAS, all residents are encouraged to take the time to inquire as to the wellbeing of their <br /> family, friends , and neighbors , to listen to their concerns , and convey appreciation for their <br /> existence , <br /> NOW THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim September <br /> 2021 as Suicide Prevention Month in Orange County, recognizing suicide as a serious public health <br /> problem that can have long- lasting effects on individuals , families and communities , that suicide is <br /> preventable, and that everyone can help by learning the warning signs , promoting prevention and <br /> resilience, and making necessary social changes . <br /> This the 14tn Day of September 2021 . <br /> OF( • �i4emA <br /> Renee Price, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />