[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 119 (Thursday, September 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1623]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     YELLOW RIBBON YOUTH SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION WEEK IN 
                              PENNSYLVANIA

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                            HON. CURT WELDON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 2002

  Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring 
attention to the fight against suicide. Suicide takes the lives of over 
30,000 Americans each year. Last year, September 16-22, was designated 
as the Yellow Ribbon Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Week in 
Pennsylvania. This week brought community awareness to suicide, helped 
educate the public about suicide prevention techniques and brought 
together families who have lost loved ones to suicide.
  Suicide prevention efforts are an important factor in reducing the 
amount of suicides in this country. More people die from suicide than 
from homicide each year. The Yellow Ribbon Program has helped people of 
all ages ask for help during their most desperate times.
  Members of Congress and communities throughout the country have 
supported this organization. Please join me in recognizing this 
important group and the important role it has provided in preventing 
suicides.

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