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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2017 AS
"WILLIAMS SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Williams Syndrome is a rare genetic condition that is present at birth, affects as many as
30,000 individuals in the United States and is characterized by medical and cognitive
problems, including cardiovascular disease, developmental delays, and learning disabilities.
2. The Williams Syndrome Association (WSA), founded in 1982, is a non-profit organization
and the most comprehensive resource for people and families living with Williams
Syndrome as well as for doctors, researchers and educators. Through its efforts, from
raising public awareness, to funding critical new research, and providing valuable
information and support to families, the WSA has improved the quality of life and futures
of those affected by Williams Syndrome.
3. In orderto generate awareness about Williams Syndrome and raise funding for critical WSA
programs and initiatives, the WSA has organized the month of May as Williams Syndrome
Awareness Month which includes events all across the United States.
4. The Williams Syndrome Association and the families and friends of those with Williams
Syndrome should be commended for their hard work, compassion, and courage for
educating the country about this rare disorder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of May 2017 as "WILLIAMS SYNDROME
AWARENESS MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida and invite all citizens to duly note this
occasion.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED 2" day of May 2017.
ATTEST:
DEPUTY CLERX—_-�_,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COU Y, A
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