Proc. 004-98
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
MENTAL RETARDATION AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, mental retardation is a condition which today affects more than 7 million
American children and adults and their families; and
WHEREAS, the most effective weapons for alleviation of the serious problems associated
with mental retardation are public knowledge and understanding; 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, 140,000 members through 1,200 state and local
chapters of the Association for Retarded Citizens, a national organization on mental retardation, are
forging vital employment, educational and fund raising campaigns under private sector initiatives; and
WHEREAS, The Association for Retarded Citizens is celebrating 44 years of service to
families and individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
does hereby proclaim March, 1998 as MENTAL RETARDATION AWARENESS MONTH in this
nation and urge that the citizens of this nation give full support to efforts toward enabling people with
mental retardation to live productive lives and achieve their potential.
ADOPTED this lIth day of February, 1998.
James L. Longerbeam
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
County of Frederick, Virginia
PROCLAMATION NO.: 004-98