NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
May 10-11, 2023, Indianapolis, Indiana: Resolution No. 13: Be The One Days
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May 10-11, 2023, Indianapolis, Indiana: Resolution No. 13: Be The One Days
Origin: Marketing Commission: Submitted by: Marketing Commission
WHEREAS, Research indicates between 17 and 22 veterans take their own life each day; and
WHEREAS, The American Legion is committed to reducing that number; and
WHEREAS, Research indicates a stigma exists for veterans with mental health issues, making that audience less likely to ask for help; and
WHEREAS, The American Legion Family is actively raising awareness of the issues through a variety of programs, including an annual American Legion Family Day on the last Saturday of April; now,
therefore, be it RESOLVED, By National Executive Committee of The American Legion in regular meeting assembled in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 10-11, 2023, That, commencing on June 1, 2023, the first day of every month be observed as a special day to reduce the stigma around mental health issues among the military community, when all American Legion Family members wear a “Be The One” item to signal their commitment to Be The One to save one veteran; and, be it finally
RESOLVED, That all American Legion posts should place special emphasis and awareness on the “Be The One” program on the first day of every month.
John Hacker
John E. Jacobs American Legion
Leland, North Carolina 28451