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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS •
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Anna McEnery, Jefferson County Public Health
Developmental Disabilities & Behavioral Health Coordinator
DATE: October 19,2020
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming October 2020 as National Disability
Employment Awareness Month
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Anna McEnery, Jefferson County Public Health Department, Developmental Disabilities & Behavioral
Health Coordinator, has requested approval of the proclamation proclaiming October, 2020 as National
Disability Employment Awareness Month
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Proclaiming October, 2020 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month
REV ED BY.
P ilip Morley, nt A Date
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,the purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about
disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of Jefferson County's
employees with intellectual or developmental disabilities; and
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WHEREAS, disabilities know no boundaries and affect people of all races, religions, ages, cultures,
economic groups, and educational levels; and
WHEREAS, local businesses who are welcome the work force talents of individuals with intellectual or
developmental disabilities, are critical to building an inclusive and robust economy; and
W'EREAS, work is a fundamental part of identity and offers purpose and the opportunity to lead an
independent, self-directed life for all people, including individuals with intellectual or
developmental disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the values and diversity of the people of Jefferson County have made this County a leader
throughout the state of Washington in business and employment opportunities for individuals with
intellectual or developmental disabilities and;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Jefferson County Commissioners hereby proclaim October as;
NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT MONTH
And ask everyone to participate in efforts to recognize the talents of all people, including people with
developmental disabilities,as a critical part of our efforts to build an inclusive community and a strong and
diverse economy; and urge all citizens to join in observing this occasion.
PROCLAIMED this 19th day of October, 2020
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
ATTEST: Greg Brotherton, Chairman
Kate Dean, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC
Deputy Clerk of the Board David Sullivan, Member