[NFB-NM] FW: ADA 30th Anniversary Proclamation by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham -Text Version

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Best wishes,
 
Tonia Trapp, secretary
National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico
 
From: Trapp, Greg, CFB <Greg.Trapp at state.nm.us> 
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 8:21 PM
To: 'nfbnewmexicosecretary at gmail.com' <nfbnewmexicosecretary at gmail.com>
Subject: ADA 30th Anniversary Proclamation by Governor Michelle Lujan
Grisham -Text Version
 
 
 
I have attached an accessible text version of the proclamation issued by
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declaring July 26, 2020 as "Americans with
Disabilities Act Day." I have also attached the PDF version of the
proclamation. Your help in getting the word out would be greatly
appreciated.  
 
Thanks,
 
Greg
 
Greg Trapp, JD
Executive Director
New Mexico Commission for the Blind
2200 Yale Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-383-2231
www.cfb.state.nm.us <http://www.cfb.state.nm.us> 
 
STATE OF NEW MEXICO EXECUTIVE OFFICE SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
Proclamation
 
WHEREAS, the Americans With Disabilities Act was introduced in the U.S.
Senate on May 9, 1988, in order to clearly and comprehensively prohibit
discrimination on the basis of disability, which was both commonplace and
accepted at the time; and 
 
WHEREAS, Tom Harkin, a U.S senator from Iowa, introduced the legislation in
a speech partly delivered in sign language on behalf of his deaf brother;
and 
 
WHEREAS, the legislation guarantees to people with disabilities rights in
employment; state and local government services; public accommodations, and
telecommunications; and 
 
WHEREAS, the Americans With Disabilities Act also requires removal of
architectural and communication barriers and requires reasonable employment
accommodations for people with disabilities; and 
 
WHEREAS, the Americans With Disabilities Act passed the Senate on September
7th,1989, and the House of Representatives on May 22nd, 1990, with strong
bipartisan support in both chambers, sending a resounding message that this
nation would no longer tolerate isolation, segregation and second-class
citizenship for people with disabilities; and 
 
WHEREAS, President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans With Disabilities
Act on July 26th, 1990; and 
 
WHEREAS, known commonly as the ADA, the Americans With Disabilities Act is
the landmark civil rights legislation for people with disabilities; and 
 
WHEREAS, July 26th, 2020, marks the 30th anniversary of the historic signing
of the Americans With Disabilities Act: 
 
NOW THEREFORE, I, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of the State of New
Mexico, do hereby proclaim July 26th, 2020, as 
 
"AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT DAY"
 
throughout the state of New Mexico. 
 
Attest: 
Maggie Toulouse Oliver
Maggie Toulouse Oliver
Secretary of State 
 
Done at the Executive Office this 17th day of July 2020. 
 
Witness my hand and the Great Seal of the State of New Mexico.
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Governor
 
 
 
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