Senate Resolution 359 Printer's Number 1912

PENNSYLVANIA, August 24 - PRINTER'S NO. 1912

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

No.

359

Session of

2026

INTRODUCED BY PENNYCUICK, ROBINSON, YAW, ROTHMAN, MASTRIANO,

DUSH, LANGERHOLC, BROOKS, PICOZZI, BROWN, BAKER, HAYWOOD AND

KANE, AUGUST 24, 2026

REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, AUGUST 24, 2026

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Veteran Suicide

Prevention and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Studies confirm a high suicide rate among United

States military veterans; and

WHEREAS, Suicide is a national public health issue among

veterans and nonveteran adults; and

WHEREAS, In this Commonwealth, nearly 250 veterans per year

are lost to suicide; and

WHEREAS, Veterans are 1.5 times more likely to die by

suicide, with the risk factor for female veterans being 2.2

times higher; and

WHEREAS, Veterans often struggle with mental health

conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety,

depression and traumatic brain injuries, all factors that

contribute to the elevated suicide rate; and

WHEREAS, Societal factors such as unemployment, homelessness,

loneliness and difficulties reintegrating into civilian life

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