Office of the Mayor
Proclamation
Lawrence, Kansas
WHEREAS: Cottonwood, Inc. Direct Support Professionals provide support to more than three hundred individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment with rehabilitation, training, and job coaching necessary to receive good wages and benefits and gain greater independence and quality of life; and
WHEREAS: Cottonwood, Inc. Direct Support Professionals act as personal care attendants, problem solvers, bookkeepers, purchasing agents, emergency responders, safety inspectors, diplomats, advocates, and more; and
WHEREAS: Cottonwood, Inc. recognizes the important contributions of Direct Support Professionals to the community and its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dennis “Boog” Highberger, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim Friday, April 29, 2005 to be
and hereby commend all persons who are committed to and work toward enhancing life opportunities for individuals with developmental and other disabilities.
April 26, 2005