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July 18, 2023 Disability Justice Day Proclamation by the fl.apor of the QCftp of Menton, Texas To all to fnbom tbeoe prezento oba[C come, Oreetingo: 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.