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HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 20th Anniversary ADA Proclamation - PDF 0 07.26.2010PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, on Monday, July Twenty -Sixth, Two Thousand and Ten, the City of Cupertino wishes to recognize the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and WHEREAS, on July Twenty -Sixth, Nineteen Ninety, President George H. Bush signed into law the ADA to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities; and WHEREAS, this legislation established a dear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities; and WHEREAS, the ADA has expanded opportunities for Americans with disabilities by reducing barriers and changing perceptions, increasing full participation in community life; and WHEREAS, on the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Cupertino celebrates and recognizes the progress that has been made by reaffirming the principles of equality and inclusion and recommitting our efforts to reach full ADA compliance. NOW, therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Cupertino, do hereby recognize the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and reaffirm our commitment to work toward full Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cupertino to be affixed this Monday, July Twenty -Sixth, Two Thousand and Ten. Kris Wang, Mayor