MICHIGAN SENATE
Senate Resolution No. 64
Offered by Senators Albert, Chang, Cherry and Webber
A RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE JUNE 27, 2023, AS
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS INJURY (PTSI) AWARENESS DAY
WHEREAS, The brave men and women of the United States (U.S.) Armed Forces risk
their lives to protect the freedom of our nation and deserve an unwavering commitment
of resources to ensure their lasting physical, mental, and emotional well‑being; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that more than 2.5 million U.S. service members have
deployed around the world since the events of September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of service members have deployed multiple times to
combat zones, placing them at high risk of post-traumatic stress; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 200,000 U.S. military personnel leave the service each
year, and thousands of them are from Michigan, with their military service exposing
many of them to traumatic life-threatening events; and
WHEREAS, Post-traumatic stress significantly increases the risk of depression,
suicide, and drug or alcohol-related disorders and deaths; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of Michigan corrections professionals, law enforcement
officers, firefighters, and other first responders also face high incidence rates of
post‑traumatic stress as they face extreme danger protecting the public; and
WHEREAS, While significant advancements have been made by the U.S. Department
of Veterans Affairs and other entities to diagnose, prevent, and treat PTSI, many
challenges remain; and
WHEREAS, The establishment of a Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day in
Michigan raises public awareness about issues related to PTSI; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the members of this legislative body
commemorate June 27, 2023, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) Awareness
Day; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we urge the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and other state
departments to continue working to educate service members, veterans, the families
of service members and veterans, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and
treatment of PTSI; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of the
state of Michigan.
Adopted by the Senate, June 27, 2023.
Secretary of the Senate