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RESOLUTION NO. 92-01
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act is intended
to eliminate barriers preventing persons with disabilities from
participating in the same employment opportunities and enjoying the
same leisure activities and use of public services and facilities
available to the non-disabled population; and
WHEREAS, the Act prohibits discrimination against people
with disabilities in public accommodations, employment,
communications, transportation and accessibility to services from
state and local government; and
WHEREAS, cities must shoulder the responsibility and
embrace the opportunity to set the standards for the implementation
of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and
WHEREAS, state and local governments must be in
compliance with the Act by January 26, 1992.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of North Richland Hills to support the spirit and the letter
of the Americans with Disabilities Act and encourage all employers,
public and private, to join in this resolve.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 13th day of January, 1992.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
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