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RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 1988
ON MOH
WHEREAS, mental retardation is a condition which today affects
more than six million American children and adults and their families;
and
WHEREAS, the most effective weapons for alleviation of the
serious problems associated with mental retardation are public knowledge
and understanding; and
i~HEREAS, the potential for citizens with mental retardation to
function more independently and productively must be fostered; and
WHEREAS, during the month of March, 160,000 members through
1,300 state and local chapters of the Association for Retarded Citizens
of the United States are forging vital employment, educational and
fundraising campaigns under private sector initiatives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Butte County Board of
Supervisors that it does hereby proclaim the period March 1988 as MENTAL
RETARDATION MONTH in Butte County, and urge that the citizens give
full support to efforts toward enabling people with mental retardation
to live productive lives and achieve their potential.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of March, 1988 by the
following vote:
AYHS: Supervisors Dolan, Fulton, McLaughlin, Vercruse and Chairman McInturf
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
HASREL A. McINTURF,Chai n
Butte County Board o Supervisors
ATTEST: MARTIN 3. NTCHOLS,
Chief Administrative Officer and
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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