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IN THE MATTER OF PROCLAIMING RESOLUTION NO. 2005/91
THE MONTH OF MARCH AS
DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the right
of individuals with disabilities to live independently,enjoy self-determination, make choices,
contribute to society and experience'fill m the economic, political, social, cultural and
educational mainstream of American socie ; an
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WHEREAS, family members,friends and members of the community can play a central role in
enhancing the lives:of people with.disabilities especially when the family,and community are
provided withnecessary support services, and public and private employers are aware of the
capabilities of people with disabilities`to be engaged in�competty�work in inclusive settin ;
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WHEREAS, " the goal of Contra Costa County is to properly include rov din indiv%duals with
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disabilities the opportunities and support�o make inforMed choices acid decisions; live in
homes and;communities where such mdlviduals'can exercise tithe r full rights and
res ons bil ties as citizens urs e meanie ful acid rodtictive livres contribute'to their family,
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cornmuu State and latlon;have interdependent friendships andire�afi*o..n.......s
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and achieve full inclusion in society artd
WHEREAS,Contra Costa County p omotes and encourages aI �eitizens to be `ood and respectful
neighbors and individuals acs one another regardless of any "`:`:'-`
one's differences.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the Boardof Supervisor of Contra Costa County
proclaims the month of..March as Disability Awareness Month ar'd calls upon its citizens to
observe the month with appropriate programs and.activities that celebrate the importance and
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attributions of individuals with:disabilities:
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on this
1st day of March 2005.
AYLE B. OLKEMA
Chair
District II Supervisor
JOHN GIOIA MARY N.PIEPHO
District I Supervisor _ `�� --�.� District III Supervisor
MARK DeSAULNIER FEDERAL D. GLOVER
* I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken
and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date
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O ATTESTED: MARCH 1,2005
-�- 4 JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator L
rA CQU14 _ BY ��- I ��--- ,Deputy
Introduced by Supervisor John Gioia, District I