World Down Syndrome Day (March 21, 2022)Copyrighted
March 21, 2022
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: World Down Syndrome Day (March 21, 2022)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the Dubuque County Disabilities Council.
SUGGESTED
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World Down Syndrome Day Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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PITDIMCLAMATION
WHEREAS, approximately one in every 700 children are born with Down syndrome, representing an
estimated 6,000 births per year in the United States; and
WHEREAS, there are over 400,000 individuals living with Down syndrome in the United States; and
WHEREAS, while research and early intervention have resulted in dramatic improvements in the life
span and potential of those who have Down syndrome, more efforts to fully accept,
include, and celebrate people with Down syndrome are needed in communities across
the world; and
WHEREAS, possessing a wide range of abilities, people with Down syndrome are and should be
active participants in educational, competitive integrated employment, social, community
engagement, and recreational circles of our communities; and
WHEREAS, individuals with Down syndrome should have equal opportunity to achieve the universally
desired goals of self-fulfillment, pride in their achievements, inclusion in their community
and reaching their fullest potential; and
WHEREAS, local service and support organizations help families and individuals with Down syndrome
to navigate school experiences, access to health care, private and government resources,
and natural supports to help create opportunities, raise awareness, and facilitate solutions
for these valued members of our community.
NOW THEREFORE, I, BRAD M. CAVANAGH, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY
PROCLAIM THE 21ST OF MARCH 2O22 AS
"World Down Syndrome Day"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, IN SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME, AS
WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES, ADVOCATES, RESEARCHERS, AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. I
ENCOURAGE ALL RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE TO WORK TOGETHER TO
PROMOTE RESPECT AND INCLUSION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND TO
CELEBRATE THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
be affixed this 21 st day of March, 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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