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GA SR693
Resolution
Status
2/5/2018
Primary Sponsor
David Shafer
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AI Summary
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Recognizes and remembers Trey McKinley Grisham of Kennesaw, Georgia, a North Cobb High School varsity lacrosse player and drama club member who was lost to suicide
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Designates February 12, 2018, as AFSP Georgia Suicide Prevention Day at the state capitol
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Commends the Georgia chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) for its 12 years of scientific research funding, public education, policy advocacy, and support for survivors of suicide loss
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Notes that in 2016, 44,965 people in the United States died by suicide, including 1,409 Georgians, and that suicide is the tenth leading cause of death nationally and the second leading cause among those aged 15-24
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Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the Grisham family and the Georgia chapter of AFSP
Legislative Description
Grisham, Trey McKinley; recognize and remembering; AFSP Georgia Suicide Prevention Day; recognize February 12, 2018
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/5/2018