Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 22, 2026, as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 22, 2026, as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in New York. It highlights the high rate of suicide among veterans, noting that it is 1.4 times higher among male veterans and 1.8 times higher among female veterans compared to the general population. The day aims to increase awareness of mental health issues among veterans, reduce stigma, and encourage those in need to seek care. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of local, state, and national efforts to address this issue.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 22, 2026, as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 22, 2026, as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in New York. It highlights the high rate of suicide among veterans, noting that it is 1.4 times higher among male veterans and 1.8 times higher among female veterans compared to the general population. The day aims to increase awareness of mental health issues among veterans, reduce stigma, and encourage those in need to seek care. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of local, state, and national efforts to address this issue.