WHEREAS, on July 26, 1990, the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) established a significant moment in our history by ensuring the civil rights of citizens with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, without the collective efforts and resiliency of civil rights activists and disability rights supporters, pivotal precursor movements, such as the 504 Sit-Ins, could not have occurred to influence ADA legislation; and

WHEREAS, Salt Lake City affirms the principles of equality and inclusion for people with disabilities as set forth for the State of Utah and as embodied in the ADA, the laws of the State of Utah and ordinances of Salt Lake City; and

WHEREAS, numerous organizations in Salt Lake City work with constituents and communities to bring forth the promise of equality of opportunity, full participation, economic self-sufficiency, and independent living that is envisioned by the passage of the ADA; and

WHEREAS, on July 26, 2022, we celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and those who continue to advance equity, dignity, access, and inclusion in Salt Lake City and nationwide; and

WHEREAS, Salt Lake City does hereby extend greetings and best wishes to all observing July 26, 2022, as Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Erin Mendenhall, Mayor of Salt Lake City, proclaim July 26, 2022, as:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Awareness Day in Salt Lake City

To view an electronic copy of the signed proclamation, click here.