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July 26, 2022 Denton Disability Justice Day]proel&matt on hI> tIJr in apot of tbe Chp of aBeaton, ©Eexag Co all to UIJoln tl)rsc prcgelltg shall COIllC, d5rcctl naS: WHEREAS,July 26, 2022 is the 32nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disdbilities Act ( ADA). which marks the beginning of the modern DisabilityJustice and Inclusion Movelnent; and WHEREAS,we recogn ize the tireless efforts of disability justice advocates and allies who have pursued 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 President of the United States, prohibiting discrinlination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of publiclife, including enlploynlent. transportation, education, and all places open to the general public: and WHEREAS,nlenrbel’s of the Denton Colnnrunity, including the Denton Conrmittee on Persons with Disabilities. continually chalnpion the cause for disability awareness, inclusi011. and an end to discl'inlination and stigma NOW, THEREFORE,I, Gerard I-ludseptlr, Mayor of the City of Denton. Texas, do hereby declare and procldin1 the 26th day of July 2022 as “DENTON DISABILITY JUSTICE DAY” in the City of Denton, and encourage all citizens to recognize the 32"d anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the work still to be done to ensure the rights of those with disabilities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and causedthe official seal of the City of Denton. Texas to be affixed this the cY64C day of July, 2022, SPEV ATTEST:ROSA RIOS. CITY SECRETARY JanBY dei&