HomeMy WebLinkAbout720486.tiff PROCLAMATION
DEAF AWARENESS WEEK
NOVEMBER 12-18, 1972
WHEREAS, the purpose of "Deaf Awareness Week" is to bring before the
public an awareness of persons with hearing impairments; and
WHEREAS, the deaf themselves wish to dispel the stereotyped public image
or impression of the "deaf and dumb"; and
WHEREAS, the deaf have made significant educational, personal, social
and economic contributions to the State of Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the deaf themselves wish to further communication between
themselves and the hearing public to increase understanding
and
WHEREAS, those persons involved with the deaf, and the deaf themselves,
wish to orient educators and employers to the needs and poten-
tials of the deaf; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize deaf individuals within the State
of Colorado for past and future endeavors;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners, Weld County,
Colorado, that it does hereby proclaim November 12 - 18, 1972 as Deaf Awareness Week,
in Weld County, Colorado.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
BY: , ,e0.4V.Xv � ,Getr/
Chairman
Dated: November 8, 1972
720486
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