HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-242 RESOLUTION NO. 20-242
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2020, 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 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.
4. 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 2020 as "Disability Employment Awareness
Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board further encourages the citizens of St. Lucie County to celebrate the many
contributions of people with disabilities.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 20th day of October 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE OUNTY, F RIDA
BY:
Deputy lerk! • Chair
APPROVED A T F CORRECTNESS:
BY:
County Attor