2019-1698 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2019-1698
A resolution proclaiming October 15, 2019 as "White Cane Safety Day"
in the City of Janesville.
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has designated October 15, 2019 as "White
Cane Safety Day"; and
WHEREAS, the white cane serves many purposes including acting as a symbol of
independence, and also to make citizens more aware of the need for motorists to exercise
special care for blind and visually impaired individuals; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of these designations is to recognize that those who are blind or
visually impaired have the same rights and responsibilities as other citizens, to travel, work,
raise families, and pursue their various interests; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville is now, and since 1949 has been, home to the Wisconsin
School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, whose graduates continue to contribute to the
quality of life of our City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville is justifiably proud of its blind and visually impaired citizens,
who contribute greatly to the overall quality of life in our area; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL at its regular meeting
assembled this 14th day of October, 2019 that the City of Janesville recognizes October 15,
2019 as "White Cane Safety Day" in the City of Janesville.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we call upon the citizens of Janesville to recognize
the many contributions that those who are blind or visually impaired continue to make to our
community.
ADOPTED: October 14, 2019 Motion by: Williams
Second by: Conley
APPROVED: / Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson , X
Conley X
Mark A. F eitag, City Manager Farrell X
Gruber X
ATT Marklein X
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Williams X
Ur( Wolfe X
%avid T. Godek, City lerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: City Manager's Office
Prepared by: City Manager's Office
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