[NFBNJ] Fwd: Gov. Murphy Proclaims October 2021 - Blindness Awareness Month (BAM)

[Linda Melendez]

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From: Gaston, Pamela
Date: Fri, Oct 1, 2021 at 1:39 PM
Subject: Gov. Murphy Proclaims October 2021 - Blindness Awareness Month
(BAM)


Text of the attached proclamation:

State of New Jersey
Executive Department
Proclamation



Whereas, the State of New Jersey became a trailblazer in 1910, with the
establishment of the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI),
one of the nation’s first State agencies dedicated exclusively to the
unique educational, vocational and day-to-day life needs of people who are
blind, deaf-blind or visually impaired; and



Whereas, it is estimated that over 259,000 New Jersey residents live with
blindness or severe vision loss; and



Whereas,  the mission of the CBVI is to promote and provide services in the
areas of education, employment, independence and eye health through
informed choice and partnership with persons who are blind, deaf-blind or
visually impaired, their families and the community; and



Whereas, CBVI has always recognized the importance of providing services
that facilitate access to opportunities that will enable people with vision
loss to obtain their fullest measure of self-reliance and improved quality
of life and also proactively endeavors to ensure their treatment as
individuals with dignity and worth who are able to fully participate in and
contribute to our society; and



Whereas, CBVI continues to work in partnership with consumers and all
individuals and organizations that share their goal to prepare for the
promise of the future while promoting the vast reservoir of talent and
ability represented by people who are blind, deaf-blind or visually
impaired; and



Now, therefore, I, Phil Murphy, Governor of the State of New Jersey, do
hereby proclaim that October 2021 be declared Blindness Awareness Month.



Signed by Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver and Governor Phil Murphy

(With a gold embossed seal and a navy blue ribbon)

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