[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 84 (Thursday, June 17, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7023-S7024]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE RESOLUTION 382--AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF A PHOTOGRAPH IN THE 
                  CHAMBER OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE

  Mr. FRIST (for himself and Mr. Daschle) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 382

       Resolved, That paragraph 1 of rule IV of the Rules for the 
     Regulation of the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol 
     (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) be 
     temporarily suspended for the sole and specific purpose of 
     permitting an official photograph to be taken of Members of 
     the United States Senate on June 22, 2004.
       Sec. 2. The Sergeant at Arms of the Senate is authorized 
     and directed to make the necessary arrangements therefore, 
     which arrangements shall provide for a minimum of disruption 
     to Senate proceedings.
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   SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 119--RECOGNIZING THAT PREVENTION OF 
               SUICIDE IS A COMPELLING NATIONAL PRIORITY

  Mr. CAMPBELL (for himself, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Smith, Mr. Reid, Mr. Dayton, 
and Mr. DeWine) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
Pensions:

                            S. Con. Res. 119

       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;

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       (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.

  Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, today I am proud to be joined by 5 of my 
colleagues in submitting a resolution declaring the week of September 
19, 2004, as Yellow Ribbon Suicide Awareness and Prevention Week 
dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and suicide prevention 
programs.
  Suicide is a national tragedy that impacts the lives of millions of 
American families. According to the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC), suicide is the eleventh leading cause of all deaths 
in America, and the third such cause of death for young folks ages 10 
to 24. And, unfortunately, Colorado has one of the highest suicide 
rates in the Nation.
  Research shows that 95 percent of all suicides are preventable, and 
at the local, State, and Federal level, suicide prevention programs are 
becoming an important priority. On the Federal level, for example, the 
Department of Health and Human Services recently developed the National 
Strategy for Suicide Prevention.
  One suicide prevention program, that has saved more than 2,500 lives 
is the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program, founded in 1994 by 
Coloradans Dale and Dar Emme after their son, Mike, tragically took his 
own life. The program encourages youngsters, parents, and teachers to 
talk about suicide and emphasizes the use of a ``link'' card which 
young folks can carry with them and give to a friend, parent, or 
teacher if they are in need of assistance.
  With local programs throughout the United States and programs in 47 
countries, the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program is used by 
crisis centers, schools, churches, and youth centers. And, the Yellow 
Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program has the endorsement of various State 
health departments and various State education departments and the 
American Osteopathic Association. And, the yellow ribbon has become the 
international symbol for suicide prevention and awareness.
  I believe that community-based efforts and programs like the Yellow 
Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program, as well as attentive parents, 
teachers, and friends can make all the difference to someone who is 
desperate but does not know how to ask for help or where to turn.
  Let's work together to make suicide prevention a national priority.

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