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Proclamation declaring October 2005 as “Disability Employment Awareness Month” in Allegheny County.
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WHEREAS, Allegheny County is privileged to have individuals and organizations that work to increase the public’s awareness of the contributions and skills of American workers with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, October is observed nationally as “Disability Employment Awareness Month,” in an effort to recognize the talents, skills and dedication of disabled Americans; and
WHEREAS, National Disability Employment Awareness Month also reaffirms the commitment to ensure that people with disabilities can receive adequate training to achieve their goals and pursue their dreams; and
WHEREAS, Allegheny County has a strong corps of individuals that actively advocate for people with disabilities by removing barriers, improving employment opportunities, expanding government services and regulating public accommodations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that , Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato, and all Members of Allegheny County Council, do hereby call upon all government leaders, labor leaders and employers to work together to ensure the full inclusion of people with disabilities in our region’s workforce. And in recognition of this endeavor, we do hereby proclaim October 2005 “Disability Employment Awareness Month” in Allegheny County.