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10 <br /> WHEREAS, suicide and suicide attempts affect the health and well-being of friends, loved <br /> ones, co-workers, and the community; and <br /> WHEREAS, every member of our community should understand that throughout life's struggles <br /> we all need the occasional reminder that we are all silently fighting our own battles; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County chooses to publicly state and place its full support behind the 988 <br /> Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, local educators, mental health professionals, athletic coaches, pack <br /> leaders, police officers, and parents as partners in supporting our community in simply being <br /> available to one 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 over the next few days and to genuinely convey their appreciation <br /> for their existence by any gesture they deem appropriate; <br /> NOW THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim <br /> September 2022 as Suicide Prevention Month in Orange County, recognizing suicide as a <br /> serious public health problem that can have long-lasting effects on individuals, families and <br /> communities, that suicide is preventable, and that everyone can help by learning the warning <br /> signs, promoting prevention and resilience, and making necessary social changes. <br /> This the 20t" Day of September 2022. <br /> Renee Price, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners <br /> ' NC DHHS (2022). Suicide and Self-Inflicted Injury Data;Injury and Violence Prevention Branch. <br /> Accessed from https://www.cdc.�zov/suicide/facts/index.html <br /> 2 NC DHHS (2022). Suicide Trends and Demographics; Suicide—Orange County, 5-year Rate; Accessed <br /> from https://dashboards.ncdhhs.Gov/t/DPH/views/NCVDRSDashboard/NC- <br /> VDRSDashboard?%3 AshowAppBanner=false&%3 Adisplay_count=n&%3 AshowV izHome=n&%3 Aori <br /> gin=viz_share_link&%3AisGuestRedirectFromV izportal=y&%3Aembed=y <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to <br /> approve this proclamation and authorize the Chair to sign. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Quintana Stewart, Public Health Director, said the health department is well aware of the <br /> suicide and mental health crisis in Orange County. She thanked the Board for adopting this <br /> proclamation. She said she is sad to hear the walk is scheduled the same day as their joint <br /> meeting with schools. She said the walk will be done in conjunction with colleagues in Durham <br /> County. She said there will be 206 pairs of shoes representing the 72 deaths in Orange County <br /> and those in Durham County from 2016-2020. She said the display is truly impactful and leaves <br /> an impression on you. She said Rashad Miller will be the guest speaker and will provide his <br /> testimony as a suicide survivor. She said the walk will take place Thursday, September 29 from <br /> 6:30-8:00 pm at the Lee Farm Park in Durham. <br />