Proclamation: Americans with Disability Act Awareness Day, 2010

WHEREAS, United States President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law on July 26, 1990; and

WHEREAS, the ADA law was crafted to ensure the equal treatment of people with disabilities and to establish a clear 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, changing perceptions, and increasing full participation in community life; and

WHEREAS, the full promise of the ADA will only be reached if public entities remain committed in their efforts to fully implement the ADA; and

WHEREAS, on the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, King County celebrates and recognizes the progress of ADA, reaffirms the principals of equality and inclusion, and recommits our efforts to reach full ADA compliance.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dow Constantine, Executive of King County, do hereby proclaim

July 26, 2010 to be

Americans with Disabilities Act

Awareness Day

In King County. I encourage all residents to join me in honoring our commitment toward full accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities.

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Dow Constantine
King County Executive