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This resolution recognizes February 17, 2026, as The Fight Against Suicide Day, acknowledging that suicide is a significant cause of death among college-aged young adults and that many students experience distress. It highlights the efforts of The Fight Against Suicide (TFAS), an organization founded in 2021 that provides training in suicide prevention techniques like Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) and facilitates access to mental health care. TFAS, in partnership with the Sam Asbury Foundation, organizes campus initiatives that include prevention training, peer connection, and fundraising for mental health support, often culminating in boxing events to raise awareness and funds. The resolution notes TFAS's substantial reach in 2025, impacting thousands of students and raising significant funds for various mental health partners, and outlines plans for further expansion in 2026 to embed suicide prevention efforts within university life year-round. Finally, it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of this resolution to the public and the press.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73229