2007-0053
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Proclamation: Disability Awareness Month
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, mental retardation is a condition which today affects more than 7.2 million American children and adults and their families; and,
WHEREAS, the most effective weapons for alleviation of the serious problems associated with mental retardation are public knowledge and understanding; and,
WHEREAS, the potential for citizens with mental retardation to function more independently and productively must be fostered; and,
WHEREAS, during the month of March, 140,000 members through 1,000 state and local chapters of The Arc, a national organization on mental retardation, are foregoing vital employment, educational, and fund-raising campaigns under private sector initiatives; and,
WHEREAS, The Arc is celebrating 57 years of service to families and individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF
MARCH 2007
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DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH
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ST. CHARLES PARISH
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY URGE THAT THE CITIZENS OF ST. CHARLES PARISH GIVE FULL SUPPORT TO EFFORTS TOWARD ENABLING PEOPLE WITH MENTAL RETARDATION TO LIVE PRODUCTIVE LIVES AND ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL.
ALBERT D. LAQUE LANCE MARINO
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
CLAYTON FAUCHEUX DERRYL WALLS
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
DESMOND J. HILAIRE APRIL BLACK
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT V
BRIAN A. FABRE DICKIE DUHE
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VI
'RAM' RAMCHANDRAN BARRY MINNICH
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT III COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VII
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