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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL AS LANGUAGE ACCESS MONTH IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, Cook County is one of the largest and most racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse counties in the country; and
WHEREAS, Cook County is home to residents speaking over 100 languages; and
WHEREAS, Cook County Government is committed to supporting equitable, inclusive, and accessible government; and
WHEREAS, ensuring equitable access to essential services and information is fundamental to the principles of inclusivity and justice; and
WHEREAS, language barriers can create significant obstacles to residents' ability to access healthcare, legal assistance, social services, public information and other vital resources; and
WHEREAS, promoting language access is crucial for fostering civic engagement, empowering communities, and strengthening the social fabric of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, Cook County is committed to advancing language access through its policies, programs, and initiatives; and
WHEREAS, being a multicultural and multilingual county contributes to our cultural, social, and economic strength; and
WHEREAS, it is important to learn from, work with, and support community organizations, advocates, and language professionals who contribute to improving language access across Cook County; and
WHEREAS, April is recognized as Language Access Month around the world; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Cook County Board of Commissioners hereby declare April as Language Access Month in Cook County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that suitable copies be given to local organizations promoting Language Access across Cook County.
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