PROCLAMATION

   

    THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
    COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2011 AS

 

    DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH

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PROCLAIMED, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, that

   
  WHEREAS, there are over 56 million Americans with disabilities and of that number, 140,000 are residents of San Mateo County; and
   
  WHEREAS, 2011 marks the 21st year since the passage of the landmark civil rights legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990; and
   
 

WHEREAS, this month will heighten the public’s awareness of people with disabilities and will focus on the significant contributions of people with disabilities throughout San Mateo County; and

 
  WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Commission on Disabilities consists of 21 Commissioners appointed by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors representing developmental, physical, mental, sensory, and other areas of disabilities; and

WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Commission on Disabilities, as an advisor to the Board of Supervisors, provides the opportunity for people with disabilities to influence and participate in the development of public policy; and

WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Commission on Disabilities celebrated its 20th Anniversary on September 10, 2011, promoting the independence and full participation of people with disabilities in San Mateo County,

   
 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that this Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County hereby designates October 2011 as DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH in San Mateo County and invites all citizens to participate in related activities and events.

 

    Dated: October 4, 2011

 
 

    SUPERVISORS:

  
     
   

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    CAROLE GROOM, President

     
   

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    DAVE PINE

     
   

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    DON HORSLEY

     
   

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    ROSE JACOBS GIBSON

     
   

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    ADRIENNE J. TISSIER

    
     

    Attest:

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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors