British Columbia Order in Council — Order under Proclamation Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day - September 9, 2000 (O.C. 1260/2000)

O.C. 1260/2000

British Columbia — Orders in Council

Presiding Member of the Executive Council PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ORDER OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR IN COUNCIL Order in Council No. 1260 , Approved and Ordered Alin, ) 2000 Executive Council Chambers, Victoria On the recommendation of the undersigned, the tigutimanceoyeriiir, by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, orders that A (.1 lay isttatox

Whereas children are one of our most important resources and it is everyone's responsibility to care for, nurture and protect them, and

Whereas Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is one of the leading preventable causes of birth defects in Canada, and

Whereas individuals with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Effects (FAS/E) are at higher risk for learning disabilities, unlawful conduct, school drop-out, homelessness, unemployment, addictions, and mental illness, and

Whereas to reduce the incidence of FAS/E, it is essential that women in pregnancy are provided with information and support, and

Whereas the Government of Canada has recognized the profound effect of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and has pledged its commitment to prevention and support related to FAS/E, and

Whereas people around the world will observe the second International FAS Awareness Day on September 9, 2000, with a Minute of Reflection at 9:09 a.m., in order that on the ninth day of the ninth month of the year, people will remember that, during the nine months of pregnancy, a woman should abstain from alcohol, and those around her should offer their loving suppon; A Proclamation be issued designating September 9, 2000, as "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day" in the Province of British Columbia, to promote awareness of the effects of prenatal exposure to alcohol, and to increase compassion and support for those individuals whose lives were affected by alcohol before they were born. i Attorn General and Minister Respon ible for Human Rights (This

part is for administrative purposes only and is not part of the Order.) Authority under which Order is made: Act and section: Other (specify): Prerogative i331/o0/1

Document details

Collection	British Columbia — Orders in Council
Citation	O.C. 1260/2000
Type	order_in_council
Volume / chapter	arc oic 1260 2000
Language	en
Format	pdf
Source	PROVINCIAL
Identifier	2d1d5a6a4faee362241f6dc9e2ffb9c35d956d3a

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