2022-2042 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2042
A resolution proclaiming October 15, 2022 as "White Cane Safety Day"
in the City of Janesville.
WHEREAS, blindness and severe visual impairment affect approximately 100,000 Wisconsin
residents; and
WHEREAS, the majority of these persons use travel aids, such as a white cane or a service
animal, to get around public streets, sidewalks, and places of public accommodation; and
WHEREAS, these travel aids are universally recognized as symbols representing vision loss;
and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin's White Cane Law requires that motorists come to a full stop before
approaching closer than ten feet to a pedestrian who is using a white cane or service animal;
and
WHEREAS, greater awareness of the White Cane Law leads to safer, more attentive driving in
general, enhancing the safety of all pedestrians, including children, elders, and people with
disabilities; and
WHEREAS, persons 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, since 1849, the City of Janesville has been home to the Wisconsin School for the
Blind and Visually Impaired; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville is proud of its blind and visually impaired citizens, who
contribute greatly to the overall quality of life within the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL that the City of
Janesville recognizes October 15, 2022 as "White Cane Safety Day" in the City of Janesville.
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 10, 2022 Motion by: Williams
Second by: Marklein
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
/%111t., a _ Benson X
Burdick X
Jackson X
Mark A. eitag, City Manager Marklein x
Marshick X
ATTEST: Miller X
X�0iii --/4 6 V Williams X
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: City Manager's Office
Prepared by: City Manager's Office