SENATE MEMORIAL 20

53rd legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2018

INTRODUCED BY

Richard C. Martinez

A MEMORIAL

DECLARING FEBRUARY 2, 2018 "SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE DAY" AT THE SENATE.

     WHEREAS, survivors of suicide are nonprofit support groups that serve the needs of people suffering the loss of a loved one by suicide; and

     WHEREAS, survivors of suicide hold two to four meetings a month in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces; and

     WHEREAS, survivors of suicide meetings are attended by both recent and long-time survivors, who benefit from the sharing of experiences and approaches to the loss through suicide; and

     WHEREAS, meetings are also frequently attended by mental health professionals who offer various perspectives on unexpected death, grief and bereavement, guilt, responsibility and mourning; and

     WHEREAS, survivors of suicide volunteers are dedicated to providing information and support to assist in the grieving and healing process;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that February 2, 2018 be declared "Survivors of Suicide Day" at the senate; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to survivors of suicide.

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