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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Here is the proclaimation in text.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> WHEREAS, the white cane is a simple yet effective tool of independence that contributes to the self-sufficiency of the blind and visually impaired by allowing them to navigate through their environment safely, avoiding physical barriers and hazards; and <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>WHEREAS, the white cane is a symbol of dignity and determination as well as a tangible reminder that individuals with impaired eyesight are able to go, to move, to be, and to compete with all others in society and to lead full, independent, and productive lives; and <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>WHEREAS, established by the National Federation of the Blind, the annual observance of "White Cane Safety Day" emphasizes the need for all Americans to be aware of the presence of disabled persons in our communities and to work together to keep the streets, highways, sidewalks, walkways, public buildings and facilities, and places of public accommodation, amusement, and resort safe and functional for the disabled; and <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>WHEREAS, the 2015 observance of "White Cane Safety Day" provides an opportunity for people across the Palmetto State and the nation to renew their dedication to eliminating barriers for the blind and visually impaired. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>NOW, THEREFORE, I, Nikki R. Haley, Governor of the great State of South Carolina, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2015, as <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Throughout the state and encourage all South Carolinians to show respect for those who carry the white cane, to honor their many achievements, and to reaffirm our commitment to improving access to basic services for blind and visually impaired persons. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Nnikki R. HALEY <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>GOVERNOR <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Nfbofsc [mailto:nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jim Jackson via Nfbofsc<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 14, 2015 10:08 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of South Carolina Mailing List'<br><b>Cc:</b> Jim Jackson<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Nfbofsc] FW: White Cane Safety Day Proclamation<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Anybody able to read this? I get the empty document alert.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Nfbofsc [mailto:nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>David Houck via Nfbofsc<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 14, 2015 9:38 AM<br><b>To:</b> nfbofsc@nfbnet.org<br><b>Cc:</b> David Houck <nfbsc@sc.rr.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [Nfbofsc] FW: White Cane Safety Day Proclamation<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Here it is attached!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Thomas, Katherine [<a href="mailto:Katherine.Thomas@admin.sc.gov">mailto:Katherine.Thomas@admin.sc.gov</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 14, 2015 9:32 AM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:nfbsc@sc.rr.com">nfbsc@sc.rr.com</a><br><b>Subject:</b> White Cane Safety Day Proclamation<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Good morning, Mr. Coppel.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I have attached an electronic version of the White Cane Safety Day proclamation. The hard copy was mailed yesterday. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Katherine Thomas<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Program Coordinator I, Ombudsman<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Office of Executive Policy and Programs<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><br><b><span style='color:#0B5394'>The South Carolina </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#0B5394'>Department <i>of</i> Administration</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#444444'>1200 Senate Street, Suite 104, Columbia, SC 29201<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#444444'>(803) 734-1058</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><br></span><br><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#CC0000'>Note:</span></i></b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <span style='color:#444444'>Act 121 of 2014 (SC Restructuring Act of 2014) abolished the Budget and Control Board. Effective July 1, 2015, the Office of Executive Policy and Programs has been transferred to the Department of Administration. <b>Please update your contact information.</b></span></span></i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>