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Here is a sample proclamation that can be used
with city, county and/or state leaders to proclaim
March as Mental Retardation and Developmental
Disabilities Awareness Month.

Proclamation

Whereas: Individuals with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities, their families, friends, neighbors and co-workers encourage everyone to focus on the abilities of all people.

And

Whereas: the most effective way to increase this awareness is through everyone’s active participation in community activities and the openness to learn and acknowledge each individual’s contribution;

And,

Whereas: opportunities for citizens with mental retardation and developmental disabilities to function as independently and productively as possible must be fostered in our community;

And,

Whereas: we encourage all citizens to support opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities in our community that include full access to education, housing, employment, and recreational activities;

And,

Now, therefore, I, (official making proclamation), do hereby proclaim March, 2008 as Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and recognize that when "Doors Open" people with developmental disabilities "Can succeed!"