The purpose of this resolution is to recognize suicide as a significant public health issue and to express support for designating September 8, 2025, as "988 Day." This day aims to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which provides crucial support for individuals in crisis. Key provisions of the resolution include acknowledging the alarming statistics surrounding suicide, such as it being the second leading cause of death for people aged 10 to 34 and the eleventh leading cause of death overall in the United States.