Title
A Proclamation in Recognition Of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - September 2024.
Strategic Plan Focus
Public Safety
Body
Staff Recommends: Presentation of Proclamation.
Explanation:
The month of September is nationally recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Firearms are the leading method of suicide in Florida and the most lethal method. Access to a gun triples the risk of death.
The proclamation will be accepted by Dr. Julie Long, Volunteer, Gun Violence Prevention Committee, League of Women Voters’ of Broward County.
Fiscal Impact:
Approval of this proclamation will not fiscally impact the City.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Josh Levy, Mayor