July 26, 2025 Disability Justice Day prodamation
by the
Papor of the Citp of Kenton, Texas;
To all to bahom t1je5e pre5ent5 Shall come,
Oreeting5:
WHEREAS, July 26, 2025, is the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with
Disabilities Act(ADA),marking the beginning of the modern Disability Justice
and Inclusion Movement; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the tireless efforts of disability justice advocates and allies who
pursue equal access for ALL people, regardless of ability status, in Texas and
abroad;and
WHEREAS, on July 26, 1990, the ADA was signed by the United States President,
prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of
public life including employment,transportation,education,and more;and
WHEREAS, members of the Denton Community, including the Denton Committee on
Persons with Disabilities, continually champion the cause for disability
awareness,inclusion,and an end to discrimination and stigma;and
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas,do hereby declare and
proclaim the 26"day of July 2025 as
•DISABILITY JUSTICE DAY"
in the City of Denton.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the official seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed
this the 18th day of July 2025.
GERARD HUDSPETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN,CITY SECRETARY
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