Bill > SJR0592

This resolution, passed by both the Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives, designates March 12, 2026, as "Be The One to End Suicide Day" in Tennessee. This initiative is inspired by the American Legion's "Be The One" program, which aims to end veteran suicide, and the Tennessee Department of American Legion's own commission dedicated to this cause. The resolution highlights the alarming rates of suicide nationally and within Tennessee, noting it as a leading cause of death for young people and that Tennessee's suicide rate is significantly higher than the national average. To address this critical issue, the resolution urges public and private organizations throughout Tennessee's ninety-five counties to conduct annual suicide prevention training, promote the 988 suicide prevention hotline, and display awareness messages.