Bill Text: MI HR0286 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-3)
Status: (Passed) 2020-06-24 - Adopted [HR0286 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2019-HR0286-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.286
Reps. LaFave, Cherry, Crawford, Garza, Gay-Dagnogo, Green, Haadsma, Koleszar, Kuppa, Sabo, Sneller, Warren and Wittenberg offered the following resolution:
A resolution to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Whereas, Approximately 57 million Americans have a disability; and
Whereas, July 26, 2020, is the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act by President George H.W. Bush; and
Whereas, The Americans with Disabilities Act is the most comprehensive civil rights law in history for people with disabilities; and
Whereas, The Americans with Disabilities Act reaffirmed the ideas that all people are entitled to participate fully in our economy and democracy, have something to contribute, and deserve every chance to achieve their full potential; and
Whereas, The Americans with Disabilities Act promises fairness, accommodation, and participation in all aspects of American life; and
Whereas, Every individual deserves respect, access, and equal opportunity; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan is enriched by the diversity and accomplishments of Americans with disabilities; and
Whereas, The unemployment rate for people with disabilities is still far higher than that of people without disabilities; and
Whereas, We recognize that our work to uphold the spirit and the letter of this law is not yet finished; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We salute everyone whose efforts contributed to the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act and commit compliance with and furthering its principles. We urge all Michiganders to acknowledge and celebrate this occasion.
