§ 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.