Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 490/148 – First Responder Mental Health Awareness Day
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 490/148
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
The third Friday in May of each year is designated as First Responder Mental Health Awareness Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day to honor firefighters, police officers, emergency medical dispatchers, and other first responders who have lost their lives due to and suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and other mental health issues.