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3 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH <br /> OCTOBER 2017 <br /> WHEREAS, October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month; and <br /> WHEREAS, workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people, including people with <br /> disabilities, are a critical part of our efforts to build an inclusive community and strong <br /> economy; and <br /> WHEREAS, the United States Department of Labor has designated October as National <br /> Disability Employment Awareness Month to bring greater awareness to the many <br /> contributions people with disabilities make daily to all communities; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County recognizes that persons with disabilities offer the workplace <br /> great talent and we cannot afford to overlook or not use to their talents to the highest <br /> potential; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County believes diversity in the workforce is reflective of our <br /> community's commitment to inclusivity; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby <br /> proclaim October 2017 as Disability Employment Awareness Month and encourage <br /> employers, schools and other community organizations in Orange County to advance its <br /> important message that people with disabilities are equal to the task throughout the <br /> year. <br /> This the 19th day of September 2017. <br /> Mark Dorosin, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />