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[S. Con. Res. 119 Referred in House (RFH)]







108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. CON. RES. 119


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 24, 2004

            Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
    Recognizing that prevention of suicide is a compelling national 
                               priority.

Whereas suicide is one of the most disruptive and tragic events a 
        family and a community can experience, and it occurs at a 
        national rate of 30,000 suicides annually;
Whereas suicide is the fastest growing cause of death among youths and 
        the second leading cause of death among college students;
Whereas suicide kills youths 6 to 9 times more often than homicide;
Whereas research shows that 95 percent of all suicides are preventable;
Whereas research shows that the prevention of suicide must be 
        recognized as a national priority;
Whereas community awareness and education will encourage the 
        development of strategies to prevent suicide;
Whereas during the 105th Congress, both the Senate and the House of 
        Representatives unanimously agreed to resolutions recognizing 
        suicide as a national problem and declaring suicide prevention 
        programs to be a national priority (Senate Resolution 84, 105th 
        Congress, agreed to May 6, 1997, and House of Representatives 
        Resolution 212, 105th Congress, agreed to October 9, 1998);
Whereas the yellow ribbon is rapidly becoming recognized 
        internationally as the symbol for the awareness and prevention 
        of suicide, and it is recognized and used by suicide prevention 
        groups, crisis centers, schools, churches, youth centers, 
        hospitals, counselors, teachers, parents, and especially youth 
        themselves; and
Whereas the week beginning September 19, 2004, should be recognized as 
        Yellow Ribbon Suicide Awareness and Prevention Week: Now, 
        therefore, be it
  Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That Congress--
          (1) recognizes that the need to increase awareness about and 
        prevent suicide is a compelling national priority;
          (2) reaffirms the commitment of Congress to the priorities 
        expressed by the 105th Congress, in Senate Resolution 84 and 
        House Resolution 212, to continue to recognize suicide 
        prevention as a national priority; and
          (3) encourages Americans, communities, and the Nation to work 
        to increase awareness about and prevent suicide.

            Passed the Senate September 23, 2004.

            Attest:

                                             EMILY J. REYNOLDS,

                                                             Secretary.