PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE
PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2024 AS
DEAF AWARENESS MONTH
IN THE CITY OF COMMERCE
Whereas, the US Census estimates 1 out 20 Americans are deaf or hard of hearing; and Whereas, nearly 10 million persons are hard of hearing and 1 million experience loss of hearing; and Whereas, according to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with a detectable level of hearing loss in one or both ears; and Whereas, there are numerous causes of deafness and hearing loss, including genetics, diseases, viruses, infections, allergies, tumors, head trauma, and aging; and Whereas, organizations for the deaf, such as Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. and the National Association for the Deaf, are valuable resources which provide referrals and resources to the deaf and hearing impaired; and Whereas, the City of Commerce Disability Access and Opportunity Commission promotes greater awareness, programs and services to assist those with special needs in our community:
NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY OF COMMERCE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 2024 AS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF COMMERCE AND URGE EVERYONE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DEAFNESS, INCLUDING HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH OUR HEARING IMPAIRED COMMUNITY.
Signed this 24th day of September, 2024.
Hugo A. Argumedo
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lena Shumway
City Clerk