HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2020.08.20 - 33601REQUESTING SUSPENSION
OF THE BOARD RULES FOR
IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
UNDER NEW BUSINESS
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION _ #20338
BY: Commissioners Helaine Zack, District#18; Marcia uersiicijson, District#13; Penny Luebs, District#16;
Gary McGillivray, District #20; Kristen Nelson, District #5; Bob Hoffman, District #2; Janet Jackson, District
#21; Thomas Kuhn, District #11; Michael Spisz, District #3; Eileen Kowall, District #6; and Christine Long,
District #7
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 6 - 12, 2020 AS SUICIDE
PREVENTION WEEK IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS "National Suicide Prevention Week" is September 6 -12, 2020, and recent data from the
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that approximately 132 individuals died by suicide each
day in 2019; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that suicide in the U.S.
is the 101h leading cause of death among adults, the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10-34 and the 4th
leading cause of death for ages 35 - 54; and
WHEREAS suicide accounted for 14 percent of deaths in adolescents aged 15 - 19 years, and 8 percent
of deaths in children aged 10 - 14 years; and
WHEREAS suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age,
gender, or background; and
WHEREAS more than 90% of children who die by suicide have a mental health condition; and
WHEREAS each day an estimated 18 - 22 veterans die by suicide according to the U.S. Department of
Veteran Affairs Mental Health Services Suicide Prevention Program; and
WHEREAS people who have attempted suicide and lived to tell about it, indicate that their primary goal
was not to end their life, but to end their pain; and
WHEREAS according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, each year more than 44,000 individuals
die by suicide, leaving their family and friends behind to navigate the tragedy of their loss; and
WHEREAS suicide severely impacts the families and friends who often live with extreme shame and guilt
over not having prevented the death of a loved one; and
WHEREAS suicide is often related to serious depression, substance use disorders, and other mental health
conditions and a person who is considering suicide may exhibit behavioral warning signs; and
WHEREAS all Americans can take part in promoting mental well-being and preventing suicide by learning
to recognize the signs of suicide as it may avert a tragedy; and
WHEREAS we must remind our loved ones and society that seeking treatment is not a sign of weakness,
it is a sign of strength; and
WHEREAS suicide prevention is the responsibility of all people and understanding the issues concerning
suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and
change the conversation around suicide.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners designates
September 6 - 12, 2020, as Suicide Prevention Week in Oakland County and encourages all in need to
seek the care and treatment necessary for a long and healthy life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners calls upon our citizens,
government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and schools to increase the awareness
of suicide prevention and the access to quality mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention
services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Oakland is directed to submit a copy of
this resolution to the Oakland Community Health Network, Oakland County School Administration and the
Oakland County Health and Human Services Department.
Chairperson, I movethe adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Commissioner Michael Spisz
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Commissione hley�Taub
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Commissioner Thomas Middleton
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Commissigo r Penny Luebs
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Commissioner Adam Kochen fer
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Commissioner'Gwen Markham
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Commissioner Kristen Nelson
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Commissioner Helain ack
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Commissioner Gary McGillivray /
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Commissioner William Miller
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Commissioner David Woodward
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Resolution #20338
August 20, 2020
Moved by Zack seconded by Long to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #20338 —
Board of Commissioners — Designation of September 6-12, 2020 as Suicide Prevention Week in Oakland
County.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20338 — Board of Commissioners — Designation of September 6-12, 2020 as Suicide
Prevention Week in Oakland County carried.
Moved by Zack seconded by Long the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert,
Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Taub seconded by Weipert to amend the resolution to add all Commissioners as co-sponsors.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment to add all Commissioners as co-sponsors of the
resolution carried.
IHEREBYAPPROVE THIS RESOLUTION
CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE
ACTING PURSUANT TO MCL 45.559A (7)
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on August 20, 2020,
with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court at Pontiac,
Michigan this 20'h day of August, 2020. V��
Lisa Brown, Oakland Count