§ 7-416
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§7–416.
(a)The Governor annually shall proclaim September 30 as Maryland Veterans Suicide Prevention Day.
(b)The proclamation shall declare Maryland Veterans Suicide Prevention Day:
(1)a day of reflection, recollection, and determination for Maryland veterans, service members, family members, and all Marylanders to remember the human tragedy that is associated with veteran suicide; and
(2)a pledge to our veteran community to:
(i)work to destigmatize mental health support;
(ii)create more opportunities for those with mental health issues to speak freely and get the support they need; and
(iii)encourage veterans to reach out for help.