Mental Retardation Awareness Month
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WHEREAS, mental retardation is a condition which today affects more than 7
million American children and adults and their families, in fact, man of
whom wait on long lists for needed services and supports; and
WHEREAS, the most effective weapons for alleviation of the serious problems
associated with mental retardation are public knowledge and under-
standing; and
WHEREAS, the potential for citizens with mental retardation to function more
independently and productively must be fostered; and
WHEREAS, during the month of March, over 2500 members through the local
chapter of The Arc of Iowa, a statewide organization on mental
retardation, are forging vital employment, educational, and fund-raising
campaigns under private sector initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the Arc of Iowa is celebrating 46 years of service to families and
individuals.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MA YOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IA DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THA T THE MONTH OF MARCH, 1999 BE DESIGNA TED
AS:
"MENTAL RETARDATION AWARENESS MONTlL
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND URGE ALL CITIZENS OF THE DUBUQUE
COMMUNITY TO GIVE FULL SUPPORT TO EFFORTS TOWARD ENABLING PEOPLE
WITH MENTAL RETARDA TION TO LIVE PRODUCTIVE LIVES AND ACHIEVE THEIR
POTENTIAL.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have here-
unto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Dubuque, IA
to be affixed this 15th day of March,
1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, MA YOR
ATTEST:
Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
A. R. C. DUBUQUE
Fax:3195567565
Mar 3 '99
7:59
P.02/02
Prodamadon
WHEREAS, mental..etArdation is a condition which affects more than 7 miUion
American children and adults and their famUies, in fad, many of
whom wait on long lists for needed services and supports; aDd
WHEREAS, the mOlt efl'eetive weapons for aDeviation of the serious problems
associated with mental retarelation are public knowledge and
undentanding; and
WHEREAS, the potential for citizens with mental retardation to function more
independently and p~ductlvely must be fostered; and
WHEREAS, during the month of March, over 2,500 members throuah the local
chapten of the Arc 01 Iowa, a statewide ol'ganization on mental
retarelation, are fofiOlg "ital employment, educational, and fund-
railing campaigns under private sector iDitiativa; and
WHEREAS, The Arc of Dubuque Area is eelebratinl46 years of !erviee to famnia
and individuals;
THEREFORE
does hereby proclaim the
period of March 1999 as
MENTAL RETARDATION AWARENESS MONTH
In tbe city of Dubuque, Iowa and urge all titizens olthe Dubuque community to
live fuB support to etTorts toward enablinl people with mental retardatioe to live
productive lives and achieve their potential.
(Affix seal and/or signature here)
A.R.C. DUBUQUE
Fax:3195567565
Mar 3 '99
7:59
P.01l02
The
A.I::!; of Dubuque Area
Advoca'.. WIth . 'or p.rson!l WM Mental Retard,tlon
3475 Windsor Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(3181 566-1186
March 3, 1999
City Clerk's Office
City Hall
SO West lJlIl Street
Dubuque,IA 52001
Dubuque County Supervisors,
The Arc of Dubuque Area chapter will recognize March 1 - 31 as Menta' Retardation
A warelless Month. This is the zr consecutive year for the nationwide observance. We
believe that people need to know we are here in the community offering help to the 2,700
individuals in the Dubuque area who have a developmental disability.
This is t request for the county of Dubuque to proclaim March as Mental Retardatiop
Awareness Month.
To follow this cover sheet is an example of the proclamation for Mental Retardation
Awareness Month that we used last year with a minor change.
We appreciate that. you are takinS the time to read this and hope that we will be able to
better educate the public.
If you have any further questions, please contact the office at 556-1785. Our office ~ours
'are 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday - Friday. If you can not
reach me here in the office, leave a message and I win get back to you as soon. as possible.
Sincerely,
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Barbara Tubbs
Executive Secretary
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· THE ARC Of DUBUQUE AREA MISSION STATEMENT ·
The Arc of Dubuque Area's mission is to advocate with and for
people with mental di..bilitl.. for choices of where and how they
learn, live, work, and play; in partnership with families and the community.
Member - The Ale of U.S. - Th. Arc of Iowa - A United Way Agency
Formetly: Dubuque County A..oelatlon For Retarded Citizens, Inc.