HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-180RESOLUTION NO. 18-180
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2018, AS
"DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Residents of St. Lucie County benefit from the efforts of employees and volunteers of St.
Lucie County.
2. St. Lucie County Commissioners and staff realize individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities have the capacity to positively contribute to the economy of St.
Lucie County and help promote a vibrant community.
3. St. Lucie County Commissioners along with the St. Lucie County School Board provided an
opportunity for students with disabilities to create a coffee kiosk in the St. Lucie County
Administration building. The kiosk, known as Student Perks, is manned by students from
Port St. Lucie High School and has increased awareness of the abilities of people with
disabilities.
4. St. Lucie County's collaboration with Student Perks' Enterprise was recognized and
awarded the National Association of Counties (NACo) Award, a nationally recognized award
that Counties earn by promoting community-based services and opportunities.
S. St. Lucie County Commissioners recognize and support all residents with disabilities and
announces October as Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) in St. Lucie County
to recognize and raise awareness about disability employment issues and celebrate the
many contributions of people with disabilities.
6. Recognizing October as Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) will reinforce the
value and talent people with disabilities add to our workplaces and our community's
commitment to an inclusive community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim October 2018 as Disability Employment Awareness Month
in St. Lucie County, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 16`h day of October 2018.
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