Knights of Columbus – People with Intellectual Disabilities Awareness Month

Proclamation
By the Governor of Alabama

WHEREAS, in America, millions of people with intellectual disabilities and their families rely on the support and understanding of others; and

WHEREAS, assistance is needed to help these people develop to their fullest potential; and

WHEREAS, advocacy associations have been established at local, state and national levels that provide guidance on education and training, health, recreational, legal and employment issues; and

WHEREAS, the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic, fraternal organization, has adopted people with intellectual disabilities as a special project for concern and assistance; and

WHEREAS, through their annual campaign, Knights of Columbus Councils in Alabama solicit donations by conducting various fund-raising activities during the month of October; and

WHEREAS, during the last 37 years the Knights of Columbus have collected more than $5 million to assist Alabama citizens with intellectual disabilities:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim October 2015, as

Knights of Columbus – People with Intellectual Disabilities Awareness Month

in the State of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 24th day of August 2015.

Robert Bentley
Governor