HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011998 - 1998-503 Board of Supervisors
Of
Contra Costa County, State of California
In the Matter Proclaiming
October 1998 as National )
Down Syndrome Awareness )
Month in Contra Costa County )
Resolution No. 981503
WHEREAS, citizens who have Down syndrome are recognized as active citizens
who contribute much to the overall quality of life in this county; and
WHEREAS, a greater public awareness and acceptance of persons with Down
syndrome will increase their access to the community at large and to housing,
employment, education, and social and recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, it is the hope and desire of this Board to create a place where all
people regardless of their disabilities can explore and develop their various
strengths, enjoy productive employment, and contribute through meaningful
participation in the life of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Down Syndrome League of the Greater Bay Area, on behalf of
the National Down Syndrome Congress and the National Down Syndrome
Society, has worked to secure this proclamation; and
WHEREAS, it is the goal and desire of the County of Contra Costa to instill
positive perceptions of all people with Down syndrome:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors proclaims October, 1998, as NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME
AWARENESS MONTH and challenges the citizens of the county to look beyond
an individual's particular disability and focus attention toward each person's
diverse abilities and contributions to the community.
21ntoduced by: 1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of an order entered on the Minutes
of the Board of Supervisors of October 6, 1998.
DONNA GERBER
District III Supervisor Witness my hand the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this&day of October 1998.
PHIL AT LOR, Cleric o the Board of Supervisors
CB"
and n ministrator.
By:
Deputy Clerk
RESOLUTION N0. 98/503