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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 full in the economic,political, social, cultural and
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educational mainstream of American so:cie ; and
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WHEREAS, family rneinbers friends and members of the-comMunit can play a central role in
enhancing the lives of people w th disabilities especially. h; i the family and community are
provided with necessary support services, and public and pirate emloyrs are aware of the
capabilities of people with disabilities to be engaged in competitive work in inclusive setting;
and
WHEREAS, the goal of.Con tra Costa County is to properly include prvi I til I. uals with
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disabilities the opportunities:and support to make informed choices--'and decisions;live in
homes and conunties where such individuals can exereise their full ri hts:and
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red onsblttie as cli'zts; ursue.meaning
ful and r+�dnct�ve lives;contribute to their family,
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coMMuruty State and-Nation;have I nterdependen''.t friendships aI`ld relafinnships with others;
and achieve full inclusion in society; and ..........
WHEREAS,Co ►tra Costa.... County promotes and encourages all+citizen........s. ,.;.;.to' bye good..and respectful
neighb6r:�s::an"* cindivdualao tine another regardless of anyone's differences.
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NOW THEREFORE BE T 1 ESOLVED,that the Board of Supervisors o. Contra Costa County
proclaims the month o .arc` as Disability Awareness.Month and calls upon its citizens to
observe the month with appropriate:programs ar<d activities that celebrate the importance and
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attributions of individuals':'with::disabilties
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on this
1st day of March 2005.
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OXYLE B.UILKEMA
Chair f
District II Supervisor
JOHN GIOIA `'�-- - '"` MARY N.PIEPHO
District I Supervisor District III Supervisor
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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
shown:
O g y ATTESTED: MARCH 1,2005
�Q JOHN SWEETEN,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County
ti. Administrator L
U§ allBy (�{� = t'�--- ,Deputy
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Introduced by Supervisor John Gioia, District I