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Meeting Oct 03, 2017 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD - 7:00 p.m.
Category 3. MAYOR'S REPORT
Subject 3.1 PROCLAMATION N Disability Awareness Month - October 2017
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PROCLAMATION
Disability Awareness Month
OCTOBER, 2017
WHEREAS, the month of October, 2017 has been designated as
"Disability Awareness Month" to celebrate and recognize people with
disabilities by the Governor of the State of Illinois; and
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
educational mainstream of American society; and
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 with necessary
support services; and public and private employers are aware of the
capabilities of people with disabilities to be engaged in competitive work
in inclusive settings; and
WHEREAS, the goals of this Village properly include providing
individuals with disabilities the opportunities and support to make
informed choices and decisions; live in communities where such
individuals can exercise their full rights and responsibilities as citizens;
pursue meaningful and productive lives; contribute to their family,
community, State and Nation; have interdependent friendships and
relationships with others and achieve full inclusion in society.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Arlene A. Juracek, Mayor of the Village of
Mount Prospect, Illinois, do hereby proclaim
OCTOBER 2017
Disability Awareness Month
and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen M. Agoranos
Village Clerk
Dated this 3rd day of October, 2017.