July 18, 2023 Disability Justice Day Proclamation
by the
fl.apor of the QCftp of Menton, Texas
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WHEREAS, July 26, 2023 is the 33rd 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.
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudsepth,Mayor of the City of Denton.Texas,do hereby declare and
proclaim the 26th day of July 2023 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 181 day of July 2023.
GERARD HUDSPETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESUS SALAZAR,INTERIM CITY SECRETARY
BY.