Proclamation From the Governor of the Pate of Ncryland 30" ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, JULY 26, 2020 (On July 26, 1990, President George H. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act(AD4), This act was landmark legislation to protect the civil rights of individuals with disabilides and ensure the same basic freedoms- independence, equal acces, freedom of choice, and inclusion-are guaranteed for those with disables a 0 every other citizens; and We belive in a Maryland which recognizes the unlimited potential forall our citizen, including those with disabilities, tov, work, and thrive in our communities; and ‘The 30° anniversary ofthe Americans with Disabilities At isan opportunity to recognize the importance of ensuring inclusive ensironments with equal access to communications education, employment, housing, transportation, and ‘Public accommodation; and ‘Weare changing Maryland for the beter by promoting equality of opportunity, acces, and choice for Marylanders ith disabilities. We are committed tthe promise of a Maryland in which all people with disabilities have the Anosledge and influence to make a difference in thelr lives and the lives of others. NOW, THEREFORE, I, LAWRENCE J. HOGAN, JR., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, do hereby proclaim JULY 26, 2020 a a day of observance ofthe progress made inthe 30 years since the pasi ‘of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and recognize our communities are stronger shen everyone participates. We do commend this observance to all of our citizens and encourage ‘them 10 participate and promote events throughout the year which celebrate the rights and abilities of those with disabilities. Given Wake Olly Wind and te Get of he Set oMarand mee kof ny (Foe Fhasand — nde J kes. Gres you