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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
DAWN MCINTOSH, City Attorney
411 W. Ocean Boulevard, 9th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LONG BEACH RECOGNIZING EVERY 26TH DAY OF
JULY AS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (“ADA”) DAY
IN LONG BEACH; AND RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF
JULY OF EVERY YEAR AS “DISABILITY PRIDE AND
EMPOWERMENT MONTH ”, A TIME OF CELEBRATION IN
THE CITY OF LONG BEACH
WHEREAS, since the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) on July 26, 1990, Disability Pride has become a celeb ratory movement aimed at recognizing achievements for disability rights while pushing for disability equity across all sectors of life; and
WHEREAS, prior to 1990, people living with disabilities were subjected to employment and other disability-based disc rimination with lack of equal protection under the law; and
WHEREAS, the ADA is recognized as one of the most important civil rights laws in history establishing protections to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of pu blic life including jobs, schools, transportation, and all private places open to the general public; and
WHEREAS, Disability Pride uplifts and celebrates the contributions of disability activists that fought for the passage of the ADA, and have valiantly advocated for protected pathways toward better working and living conditions for everyone; and WHEREAS, cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Madison have celebrated Disability Pride Month since the early 2000’s; and WHEREAS, the City of Long Beach (the “City”) is committed to celebrating and respecting all people with disabilities and building upon the efforts of breaking barriers
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
DAWN MCINTOSH, City Attorney
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in all areas of public life; and
WHEREAS, the City is a leader in celebrating diversity, supporting social justice and equity in the City, and fostering mutual respect and understanding for all; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Long Beach resolves as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby recognizes every 26th of July in the City of Lo ng Beach as ADA Day to honor and observe the valuable contributions the disability community brings to the growth, diversity, and economic prosperity to our City .
Further, the City Council hereby recognizes this day as a time of celebration this year and every year thereafter in the City of Long Beach.
Section 2. The City Council hereby recognizes the month of July of every year in the City of Long Beach as Disability Pride and Empowerment Month to honor and celebrate the contributions of disability activists that fought for the passage of the ADA and that valiantly advocated for protected pathways toward independent living, and better working and living conditions for everyone. Further, the City Council hereby recognizes this month as a time of celebration this year and every year thereafter in the City of Long Beach.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting this resolution. ///
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I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Long Beach at its meeting of , 2023, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers:
Noes: Councilmembers:
Absent: Councilmembers:
Recusal(s): Councilmembers:
City Clerk