HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 003-83 DeafAwareMonth RESOLUTION NO. 3 - 83
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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: Councilmembers Burton, Hegarty, Jeffery,
Moffatt and Mayor Snyder
NOES: None
ATTEST:
ABSENT: None
City