Designating March 14, 2025, as Suicide Prevention Awareness Day

This Senate Resolution (SR 31) designates March 14, 2025, as Suicide Prevention Awareness Day at the West Virginia Legislature. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the importance of suicide prevention through a symbolic legislative acknowledgment. The resolution cites West Virginia's high suicide rates (18.3 per 100,000 residents, with 71% involving firearms) and emphasizes the need for mental health awareness and access to treatment. It directs the legislature to forward a copy to the West Virginia chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.