1998-48707-Resolution No. 98-095 Recorded 10/15/1998BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
98-48707
A Resolution Declaring October 1998 as National 6 1944 REVIEWED
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Whereas, we in America have set a standard for &Zgt.� We have enacted into law the
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), the most comprehensive civil rights legislation in
the world for people with disabilities. The ADA provides anti -discrimination protection for our nation's
54 million plus Americans with disabilities in public and private employment, public accommodations,
transportation and telecommunications. Through this act we have proclaimed to the world that Americans
with disabilities are integral, contributing, productive and valued citizens of our nation. Deschutes County
is committed to full compliance with the ADA; and
Whereas, it is critical Deschutes County proclaim it's intention to implement fully the ADA. As
we rapidly approach the 21st century we are increasingly becoming a global economy, one in which we
must compete with every nation on earth. We need the talents, skills, and abilities of everyone of our
citizens including our citizens with disabilities. People with disabilities reflect the diversity of our country,
creed and national origin and offer varied and multiple proficiencies and competencies. We cannot afford
either morally or financially to not value the contributions that people with disabilities bring not only to the
workplace but also to the mainstream of the community. They are an irreplaceable resource for our
nation; and
Whereas, the congress, by joint resolution, has designated October of each year as "NATIONAL
DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH." This month provides the opportunity for
all Americans to recognize the tremendous value and potential of people with disabilities, and to recommit
and dedicate ourselves to the empowerment, employment and full inclusion of every one of our citizens
with disabilities; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR
DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON as follows:
Section 1. That October 1998 is NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS
MONTH IN DESCHUTES COUNTY. THE THEME FOR 1998 IS "OPENING DOORS TO
ABILITY." We call on all citizens of Deschutes County to observe this month with appropriate
programs and activities that reaffirm our determination to fulfill both the letter and the spirit of the
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. /A
DATED this 114 day of 1998
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
0'0A i,1EU N OPE SC Env, Chair
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MICROFOED IK,
Recording Secretary NOVA 1g98 D A L. S G , Commissioner