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Deaf Awareness Week proclaimed in Pike County - Hawley, PA - The News Eagle
During the Sept. 28 meeting of the Pike County Commissioners resolution 11-27 was signed, making Deaf Awareness Week in Pike County Sept. 25-30.
The following was stated:
“Whereas, American Sign Language (ASL) is the language of the deaf community. It is a language spoken with not only using your hands and fingers, but also used with facial expressions and body language. It is the third most widely used language in the United States. Whereas, there are approximately 22 million persons deaf in the United States, and approximately two to three of 1000 infants are born deaf or hard of hearing.
Whereas, deaf and hard of hearing people do not feel they are disabled in any way. There have been many great people throughout history who were deaf or hard of hearing, for example, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and by the time Beethoven composed his ninth symphony, he was profoundly deaf.
Whereas, the Pike County Commissioners understand the need for public awareness. Now therefore, be it resolved that, we, the Pike County Commissioners have designated the last week of September from this year forward to be recognized as Deaf Awareness Week in recognition of the accomplishments of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
And be it further resolved that, we, the Pike County Commissioners, do hereby Proclaim the week of September 25-30, 2011 as Deaf Awareness Week and invite all Pike County residents to observe this week with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies. In witness whereof, we set our hands and seal this twenty-eighth day of September, two-thousand-eleven.”
Several students from the Scranton School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing were present, including Thomas DeVoe, who was mentioned previously when the Mayor of Hawley also signed a proclamation for Deaf Awareness Week. His mom, Lori, made a speech about her family’s experience with the school.
After, the students signed the National Anthem for all in attendance. They also introduced themselves, spelling out their names.
The next meeting of the Pike County Commissioners will be on Wednesday, Oct. 5.
During the Sept. 28 meeting of the Pike County Commissioners resolution 11-27 was signed, making Deaf Awareness Week in Pike County Sept. 25-30.
The following was stated:
“Whereas, American Sign Language (ASL) is the language of the deaf community. It is a language spoken with not only using your hands and fingers, but also used with facial expressions and body language. It is the third most widely used language in the United States. Whereas, there are approximately 22 million persons deaf in the United States, and approximately two to three of 1000 infants are born deaf or hard of hearing.
Whereas, deaf and hard of hearing people do not feel they are disabled in any way. There have been many great people throughout history who were deaf or hard of hearing, for example, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and by the time Beethoven composed his ninth symphony, he was profoundly deaf.
Whereas, the Pike County Commissioners understand the need for public awareness. Now therefore, be it resolved that, we, the Pike County Commissioners have designated the last week of September from this year forward to be recognized as Deaf Awareness Week in recognition of the accomplishments of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
And be it further resolved that, we, the Pike County Commissioners, do hereby Proclaim the week of September 25-30, 2011 as Deaf Awareness Week and invite all Pike County residents to observe this week with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies. In witness whereof, we set our hands and seal this twenty-eighth day of September, two-thousand-eleven.”
Several students from the Scranton School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing were present, including Thomas DeVoe, who was mentioned previously when the Mayor of Hawley also signed a proclamation for Deaf Awareness Week. His mom, Lori, made a speech about her family’s experience with the school.
After, the students signed the National Anthem for all in attendance. They also introduced themselves, spelling out their names.
The next meeting of the Pike County Commissioners will be on Wednesday, Oct. 5.