HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/03/2017 04Ai National Disability Employment Awareness Month ProclamationBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDASTATEMENT
Item No. A.i.
For Meeting of: October 3, 2017
ITEM TITLE: National Disability Employment Awareness Month proclamation
SUBMITTED BY: Cally Price, Assistant to the City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Tricia Eyerly and LaDell Lockwood to accept.
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21/9fERE.%S, wort places welcoming of the talents of all people, including
people with disabilities, are a critical part of our efforts to build an inclusive
community and strong economy; and
UWERE.4S, Washington law calls upon employers, both public and
private, to be aware of and utilize the employment skills of our disabled citizens by
recognizing their worth as individuals and their productive capacities; and
UWERE.4S, the City of Takima, through the Department of Services for
the Blind and other public agencies, and with the cooperative assistance of
numerous civic and non-profit groups, can look forward to a continued expansion
of employment opportunities for the greater acceptance of disabled persons in the
competitive labor market,
5 OW, TWERETORE, I, Kathy Coffey, Mayor of the City of Takima, and
on behalf of the Yakima City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of October as
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in the City of Takima, and call upon employers, schools, and other community
organizations to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities to
raise awareness about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and
varied contributions of people with disabilities, reinforce the value and talent
people with disabilities add to our worlplaces and communities, and affirm the
City of Takima's commitment to an inclusive community.
bated this 3rd day of October 2017
Kathy Coffey, Mayor