1991/10/08 City Council Resolution (6)RESOLUTION NO. 91- 204
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 15, 1991 AS "WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY"
WHEREAS, the white cane, which every blind citizen of our city has the
right to carry, demonstrates and symbolizes his /her ability to achieve a full
and independent life and his /her capacity to work productively in competitive
employment; and
WHEREAS, the white cane, by allowing every blind person to move freely and
safely from place to place, makes it possible for him /her to participate fully
in and contribute to our society; and
WHEREAS, motorists should be aware that the law requires that blind
pedestrians carrying a white cane or using a dog guide shall have the right -of-
way; and
WHEREAS, California law calls upon employers, both public and private, to
be aware of and utilize the employment skills of blind citizens by recognizing
their worth as individuals and their productive capacities as employees; and
WHEREAS, through the public education and outreach efforts of the National
Federation of the Blind of California, citizens of this city can look forward to
a continued expansion of employment opportunities for and greater acceptance of
blind persons in the competitive labor market.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that October 15, 1991 shall be designated as
"WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY"
and that the Council urges all citizens of Rohnert Park to strive for a better
understanding of blindness and what it means to be blind and that we recognize
the white cane as an instrument of safety and self -help for blind pedestrians on
our streets and highways.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 8th day of October, 1991.
CITY
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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