Dated: July 12, 2023
DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH
JULY 2023
WHEREAS, on July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law, which protects any individual with disabilities against discrimination as well as gives those with disabilities the same opportunities as everyone else; and
WHEREAS, later that year, the first Disability Pride Day was held in Boston, Massachusetts; and
WHEREAS, 1 in 4 adults in the United States currently live with some type of disability; and
WHEREAS, Disability Pride is about recognizing and celebrating the identities of those who have disabilities and all that people with disabilities contribute to our community; and
WHEREAS, Disability Pride Month remembers the struggles that people with disabilities have faced in the past and their perseverance while fighting for the rights that people with disabilities enjoy today; and
WHEREAS, issues such as lack of accessibility and inclusivity are still prevalent issues all around the world; and
WHEREAS, this month, let us not only continue to celebrate those who fought for disability rights and the individuals in our community who have disabilities but also use our voices to help bring more awareness about the struggles people with disabilities may still face and the importance of accessibility for all.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco commemorates Disability Pride Month and pledges to continue to expand the accessibility and inclusivity within South San Francisco while also encouraging all members of our community to celebrate, honor and embrace those with disabilities.
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Mayor
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Mark Nagales, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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James Coleman, Councilmember
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Eddie Flores, Councilmember