Publicly Recommiting to Full Implementation of Americans with Disabilities Act Upon the 25th Anniversary

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RESOLUTION NO.( 4 o — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY RECOMMITING TO FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) UPON THIS TWENTY -FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS ENACTMENT WHEREAS, on July 26, 1990 President George H. W. Bush signed into law the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the civil rights of persons with disabilities; and WHEREAS, the ADA established a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities; and WHEREAS, enactment of the ADA at the federal and State levels and its incorporation into South Bend's Human Rights ordinance has expanded opportunities for Americans with disabilities by reducing barriers, changing perceptions, and increasing full participation in community life, all of which enhance the strength and energy of the South Bend community; and WHEREAS, the full promise of the ADA depends on the sustained commitment to continue all efforts to fully implement the ADA WHEREAS, the City of South Bend wishes to celebrate and recognize the progress that has been made by reaffirming the principles of equality and inclusion and recommitting the City's efforts to reach full ADA compliance. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA as follows: SECTION I. On behalf of all its residents, the City of South Bend, Indiana, reaffirms its commitment to continue working toward full ADA compliance in all of its programs, services, and activities, and it further commits to promote the full promise of the ADA among private e rs an of public accommodation within the City of South Bend. SEC lution shall be in full force and effe romer its adoption by ounci al by ayor. Tim 't str ct i J. ch stric Henry Davis, Jr. 2nd District Derek D. Dieter t Large alerie Schey, 3`d District Gavin Ferlic, At Large