Bill Text: PA HR939 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Urging support of agencies dedicated to suicide prevention.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-09-21 - Adopted [HR939 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-HR939-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 4276
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 939 Session of2010
INTRODUCED BY COHEN, PASHINSKI, BROWN, CURRY, DeWEESE, DRUCKER, FRANKEL, MANDERINO, PAYTON, SEIP, WATERS AND WILLIAMS, SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
A RESOLUTION
Urging support of agencies dedicated to suicide prevention.
WHEREAS, The Surgeon General of the United States and
Congress of the United States recognize suicide as a national
problem and declare suicide prevention as a national priority,
encouraging the development of an effective strategy for the
prevention of suicide; and
WHEREAS, Suicide awareness campaigns alert professional,
community and lay groups about the common signs and symptoms
associated with suicidal behavior; and
WHEREAS, Better awareness that suicide is a serious public
health problem results in knowledge which increases support for
preventive interventions; and
WHEREAS, Increased awareness will help dispel myths about
suicide, and suicide prevention will result in a decrease in the
stigma of mental illness; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer agencies in this Commonwealth are
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committed to reducing the number of suicides through education,
public awareness and support services to those contemplating
suicide; and
WHEREAS, An informed citizenry will lead to a change in
public policy with focus on the importance of investing in
suicide prevention efforts; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge the
residents of this Commonwealth to support the volunteer agencies
that work to educate the public on the symptoms and risk factors
associated with suicide and to provide support services
dedicated to prevent suicides.
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