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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-174
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
April 8, 2014
To declare March 27, 2014, as “Developmental Disabilities Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, developmental disabilities affect more than 7 million Americans and their families;
WHEREAS, all are encouraged to support opportunities for all persons with developmental disabilities in our community, including full access to education, housing, employment, and recreational activities;
WHEREAS, the most effective way to increase awareness is through active participation in community activities, and to individually and collectively have an openness to learn and acknowledge diverse contributions;
WHEREAS, children and adults with developmental disabilities, their families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers encourage everyone to focus on the abilities of all people;
WHEREAS, opportunities for citizens with developmental disabilities should be included, when possible, and must be continually fostered in our communities and throughout the District;
WHEREAS, citizens are encouraged to take time to get to know someone with a disability, recognize ability in action, and discover what each person has to offer; and
WHEREAS, organizations including the Arc of the District of Columbia; District of Columbia Department on Disability Services; District of Columbia Developmental Disabilities Council; Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities; Project ACTION; Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities; and University Legal Services continue to participate in the national observance of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and the continual support and advocacy to provide tremendous insight, resource development, and further education.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Developmental Disabilities Recognition Resolution of 2014”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the invaluable contributions of all activists and community organizations that create awareness and support those individuals with developmental disabilities and hereby declares March 27, 2014, as “Developmental Disabilities Day” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
