February 2022 Proclamations at Burlington City Council
Proclamations are read at the beginning of every regularly-scheduled Burlington City Council meeting.A proclamation is an official announcement issued by the Mayor to recognize exceptional events, groups, people, or achievements in the City of Burlington. The goal of a proclamation is to recognize and celebrate achievements, and to raise public awareness of important issues in Burlington.For more information on how to submit a request for a proclamation, please visit the City’s dedicated Proclamations webpage.Here are the proclamations that were read during the Feb. 15 Council meeting. Click the links to see a digital copy of the proclamation signed by Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward.Non-Profit Sector Appreciation Week: Feb. 14-20, 2022Nonprofit Sector Awareness Week recognizes the exceptional individuals and organizations in the non-profit sector whose work transforms the lives of individuals, families, and the community on a daily basis across Ontario. The Nonprofit Sector offers valuable programs and services ranging from child care, housing, and health, to arts, employment, mentorship, and education.
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Rare Disease Awareness Day: Feb. 28, 2022Feb. 28 marks Rare Disease Day and is recognized by members of the rare disease community in the City of Burlington. “Rare is many. Rare is strong. Rare is proud” is the theme of this year’s Rare Disease Day. We recognize and commend the important work of all those who are part of this community, and for their work as part of the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders, to ensure that our healthcare system works for all Canadians, including those with less common diseases.
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World Down Syndrome Day: March 21, 2022Halton Down Syndrome Association’s (HDSA's) World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) promotes awareness to represent the tripling of the 21st chromosome found in those individuals with Down syndrome through educational campaigns, activities and events held across the Halton community. Increased awareness and understanding of Down syndrome will promote the increase of services and supports and ensure people with Down syndrome are afforded equitable opportunity to reach their full potential through all stages of life.
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