Number
251061
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
240816, 241415
Sponsor
ALD. TAYLOR
Title
Substitute resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s State Legislative Package to express support for passage of state legislation designating each November as Veterans Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Month in Wisconsin.
Analysis
This resolution amends the City of Milwaukee’s State Legislative Package to express support for passage of state legislation designating each November as Veterans Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Month in Wisconsin.
Body
Whereas, According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, approximately 20 veterans die by suicide each day in the United States, a rate that is 1.5 times greater than that of non-veterans; and
Whereas, Veterans Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Month is an annual observance to honor the courage of millions of American veterans living with mental health conditions and to celebrate the loved ones and professionals who support them; and
Whereas, Veterans Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Month is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health treatment; and
Whereas, Common Council File Number 240816, adopted September 24, 2024, designated November as Veterans Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Month; now, therefore, be it
Resolved By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that Common Council Resolution File Number 241415 is amended by inserting the following item into the document attached to the file as the “2025-26 State Legislative Package”.
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Racial, Social and Economic Equity |
Seek introduction and passage of State legislation relating to designating November as Veterans Mental Health and Suicide Awareness month in Wisconsin. |
Common Council |
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Clerk shall forward copies of this resolution to members of the City of Milwaukee’s delegation to the Wisconsin Legislature.
Requester
Drafter
Kathleen Brengosz
11/11/2025
LRB 181104-2