Naming and Designating - Designates September 22 as "Veterans Suicide Prevention Day." -

This House Resolution (HR 7) designates September 22 as "Veterans Suicide Prevention Day" in Tennessee. It does not create new policies or funding but formally recognizes the state's commitment to addressing veteran suicide through symbolic acknowledgment. The resolution cites Tennessee's higher veteran suicide rate (184 deaths in 2022) and references existing VA suicide prevention efforts like Risk ID screening and Caring Contacts. It aims to raise awareness during National Suicide Prevention Month (September) without altering legal requirements or services. This is a commemorative resolution, not a substantive legislative change.