HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011999 - 1999-526 Board of Supervisors
Of
Contra Costa County, State of California
IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING ]
OCTOBER 1999 AS NATIONAL ] RESOLUTION NO. 99/526
DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS ]
MONTH IN CONTRA COSTA COUNT__1
WHEREAS,citizens who have Down syndrome are recognized as active citizens that
contribute much to the overall quality of life in this community; and
WHEREAS, a greater public awareness and acceptances 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 community 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 Sydrome Congress,and the National Down Sydrome 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;and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOL'V'ED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa
County proclaims October, 1999 as NATIONAL DOWN SYDROME AWARENESS
MONTH in Contra Costa County, and challenges the citizens of the community to look
beyond an individual's particular disability and focus attention toward each person's
diverse abilities and contributions to the community.
Passed and Adopted on October 19, 1999,by a unanimous vote of Board members
present.
Introduced by:
DONNAG6 ER
District III Supervisor
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
X Board of Supervisors affixed this
19th day of October 1999.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator.
By
Deputy Clerk
Resolution 99/526