Fulton County Commissioners R 9 - e 116 West Market Street, Suite 203, McConnellsburg, PA 17233 Telephone: 717)485-3691 Fax: (717) 485-9411 Email: commisonenecoluitonpaus A - Stuart L. Ulsh, Chair Stacey M. Golden, Chief Clerk Randy H. Bunch, Vice-Chair Jim Stein, County Solicitor 50 $ 49 Paula J. Shives 39495 DNIKDIT HASTVA Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation Suicide Prevention Day, September 10, 2023 WHEREAS, suicide is a public health concern; and WHEREAS, in 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 ages 35-54 (AFSP, 2021); and 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 care, and enables early intervention; and WHEREAS, local and statewide suicide prevention efforts should be developed and encouraged to the maximum extent possible, and 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, 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 Randy H. Bunch Paula J. Shives Chairman Vice-Chairman Dluad 1 Ulok T AwioMnuw