HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.3 Deaf Awarness Month Proclamation RESOLUTION NO. - 83
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY, 1983 AS
DEAF AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, deaf citizens of the Bay Area, constituting a
significant portion of the 14 million hearing impaired persons in
the United States, continue to wage a silent struggle to overcome
the barriers inherent in this disability, which is invisible to
the general public; and
WHEREAS, these same industrious and creative deaf
citizens have long contributed to our community and to our nation
as a whole ; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to alert and educate the
general public to the unique problems of deafness ; and
WHEREAS, the deaf are eager to share with the general
public their pride of identity and accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, concerned individuals and recognized
organizations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area have joined
together in an effort to focus public attention on the
implications of deafness .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City
Council hereby proclaims the Month of May, 1983 , as Deaf Awareness
Month.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all citizens of Dublin be
encouraged to recognize and acknowledge their brotherhood with
their fellow citizens who are deaf.
1983 . PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of February,
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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