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"Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month"
March 2023
WHEREAS, the month of March has been designated Developmental Disabilities Awareness
month by a 1978 Presidential Proclamation; and
WHEREAS, more than 83,000 adults and children in Washington have developmental disabilities;
and
WHEREAS, families and caregivers of people with developmental disabilities deserve recognition
for their caring commitment and ongoing support that are essential to an independent and productive
life; and
WHEREAS, public awareness about developmental disabilities promotes acceptance and
understanding, and decreases prejudice and misconception; and
WHEREAS, people with developmental disabilities have many skills, talents and abilities to
contribute to their neighborhoods and communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco and the greater Tri-cities annually celebrates people with
disabilities at the March for Respect, this year being held on Saturday, March 25th in Richland; and
WHEREAS, people with developmental disabilities are a vibrant part of our community,
improving the quality of life for all of us, and public awareness about the needs of people with
developmental disabilities can help Pasco be a more welcoming community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, Blanche Barajas, Mayor of the City of Pasco, Washington, do hereby
proclaim March 2023 as
"Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month' .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of
Pasco, State of Washington, to be affixed this 20th day of March 2023.
Blanche Barajas, Mayor
City of Pasco