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Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Declaring Intent
Purpose: Resolution Declaring the Month of September as Suicide Awareness Month
Date: September 1, 2025
Sponsor(s): Council Member-at-Large, Louise Scott-Rountree
Additional Information:
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Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Declaring Intent
Purpose: Resolution Declaring the Month of September as Suicide Awareness Month
Date: September 1, 2025
Sponsor(s): Council Member-at-Large, Louise Scott-Rountree
Additional Information:
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WHEREAS, suicide is a national public health crisis that affects individuals from all walks of life, with thousands of Americans dying by suicide each year, making it one of the leading causes of death in the United States; and
WHEREAS, suicide and suicidal behavior can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, causing deep and long-lasting impacts on families, friends, and communities; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Newark are encouraged to recognize the signs of suicide risk, such as feelings of hopelessness, withdrawal, and significant changes in behavior, and to connect individuals in crisis with the necessary resources and support; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newark is committed to working with health care providers, educators, law enforcement, and local organizations to promote mental health wellness and to ensure that suicide prevention strategies are accessible to all residents; and
WHEREAS, raising awareness and educating the community on the resources available through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and local mental health services can help save lives and create a stronger, more resilient community.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. The month of September will be recognized as Suicide Awareness Month.
2. This Resolution is hereby ratified to the date of adoption of this authorizing resolution.
STATEMENT
Resolution declaring September, as Suicide Awareness Month in the City of Newark.