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2023-2166 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2166 A resolution proclaiming October 2023 as "National Disability Employment Awareness Month" in the City of Janesville. WHEREAS, the purpose of "National Disability Employment Awareness Month" is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities; and WHEREAS, the United States Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy recognizes October 2023 as the 77th National Disability Employment Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 was enacted to end disability-based discrimination and to promote inclusion, full participation, economic self-sufficiency, and equality of opportunity for all people with disabilities; and WHEREAS, workplaces welcoming the talents of all people, including people with disabilities, are a critical part of our efforts to build an inclusive community and a more productive economy; and WHEREAS, the Janesville community makes efforts to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to contribute their skills and talents to both the public and private sectors; and WHEREAS, the City of Janesville affirms its commitment as an equal employment opportunity employer and treats individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences with dignity and respect. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Janesville recognizes October 2023 as "National Disability Employment Awareness Month," and encourages residents of this City to participate in activities that reinforce the value that persons with disabilities add to our workplaces. ADOPTED: October 9, 2023 Motion by: Williams Second by: Miller APP OVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent Benson X Burdick X Ke in M. Lahner, City Manager Jackson X Marshick X ATTEST: Miller X Neeno X Williams X Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney Proposed by: Council President Prepared by: City Manager's Office