Fulton County Commissioners 116 West Market Street, Suite 203, McConnelsburg, PA 17233 Telephone: (717)485-3691 Fax: (717)485-9411 Email: commisonenecohtompaus  Stuart L. Ulsh, Chair Randy H. Bunch, Vice-Chair Paula J. Shives  Stacey M. Golden, Chief Clerk Jim Stein, County Solicitor  Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation  Suicide Prevention Day, September 10, 2023  WHEREAS, suicide is a public health concern; and  WHEREAS, int the state of Pennsylvania, one person dies by suicide nearly every five hours, making it the third leading cause of death for ages 15-34 and the 4th leading cause of death for WHEREAS, over 5.4 million people in the United States have lost a loved one to suicide (CDC, 2019); and WHEREAS, each member of our community is valued and irreplaceable; and WHEREAS, talking openly about stress and psychological health builds trust, reduces barriers to WHEREAS, local and statewide suicide prevention efforts should be developed and encouraged NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Fulton County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim September 2023 as "Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month" and September 10,  ages 35-54 (AFSP, 2021); and  care, and enables early intervention; and toi the maximum extent possible, and  2023 as "Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day" in Fulton County.  Proclaimed this 5th day of September, 2023.  FULTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  Stuart L. Ulsh Chairman  Randy H. Bunch Vice-Chairman  Paula. J. Shives  Dlunsyuak TAL SAwhose