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SENATE MEMORIAL 66
48
TH LEGISLATURE
- STATE OF NEW MEXICO -
FIRST SESSION
, 2007
INTRODUCED BY
Michael S. Sanchez
A MEMORIAL
DECLARING MARCH 7, 2007 "SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS DAY" AT
THE SENATE.
WHEREAS, the New Mexico suicide prevention coalition would
like to thank everyone for supporting suicide prevention
efforts in New Mexico, and, together, we are making a
difference in the lives of many in our state; and
WHEREAS, New Mexico ranks fifth in the country for all
ages and fourth in the country for youth suicides, which is
about twice the national suicide rate; and
WHEREAS, three hundred forty-seven New Mexicans died in
2005 by suicide, one person for nearly every day of the year;
and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that for every suicide there are
at least six survivors, and many more people are affected by
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suicide; and
WHEREAS, the governor has made youth suicide a priority
and allocated five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for
three years to increase school-based health centers' budgets
for suicide prevention efforts statewide; and
WHEREAS, the New Mexico suicide prevention coalition and
state and private agencies are working in collaboration to
spread awareness about suicide warning signs and resources, and
together we are saving lives;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE
OF NEW MEXICO that March 7, 2007 be declared "Suicide
Prevention Awareness Day" at the senate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be
transmitted to the New Mexico suicide prevention coalition.
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