HomeMy WebLinkAbout031522-05.2 DANVILLE CALIFORNIA
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH 2022
WHEREAS, on February 26, 1987, President Ronald Reagan officially declared Proclamation 5613 making
March National Disabilities Awareness Month, calling for citizens to provide understanding, encouragement,
and opportunities to help persons with disabilities lead productive and fulfilling lives; and
WHEREAS, people with disabilities are an important, vital part of our community as valued workers, civic
leaders, business owners, veterans,family members and friends, and they are innovative and valued contributors
in the workplace, the classroom, and the community;and
WHEREAS, 2022 marks the 32Nd anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(ADA) whose goals include equality of opportunity,full participation,economic self-sufficiency,and independent
living; and
WHEREAS, The ADA has played a historic role in enabling people with disabilities to fully participate in all
aspects of society by removing barriers to employment, public services, public accommodations, transportation,
and providing access to telecommunications, websites, online systems, mobile apps, and other forms of
information and communication technology; and
WHEREAS, recognition of the contributions of persons with disabilities is an effective way to overcome negative
stereotypes and eliminate physical and attitudinal barriers to full participation in all aspects of community life
including education, recreation and employment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council does hereby proclaim the month of March 2022 as National
Disabilities Awareness Month in the Town of Danville and encourages all citizens to recognize the
accomplishments and contributions of persons with disabilities throughout our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto set our hands this 15t" day of March 2022.
NEWELL ARNERICH,MAYOR
=R -' R DAVI NG, C LMEMBER
TT �R NEMEMBER L KAR N G. S PER, CO CILMEMBER