SR 62 — A resolution to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

SR-62,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, June 25, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

62 Offered by Senators McCann, Wojno, Klinefelt, Chang, Cavanagh, McMorrow,McMorrow, Bayer, Moss, Bayer, Moss, Polehanki, Santana and Webber offeredA theRESOLUTION followingTO resolution:COMMEMORATE THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIGNING OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) WHEREAS, On July 26, 1990, President George H.W.

A resolution to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Whereas, On July 26, 1990, President George H.W.

and Whereas,WHEREAS, This year marks the 35th anniversary of the ADA, a landmark federal law that protects the rights of people with disabilities by eliminating barriers to their participation in many aspects of living and working in our country and our state;

and Whereas,WHEREAS,It It is estimated by the United States Census Bureau that nearly oneone in four, in four, or 70 million, adults live with a ADA Anniversary_SR62_AA_1 i9orpw 1 disability in America;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, The ADA helped to break down barriers that prevented opportunities for people with disabilities to live and work in their communities and participate fully in our economy and democracy;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, The ADA ensures fairness for all in many areas of public life including jobs, schools, and transportation;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Every individual deserves respect, access, and equal opportunity;

and Whereas,WHEREAS,America America and the state of Michigan are strong because of the contributions of all of our citizens;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, We recognize that our work to uphold the spirit and the letter of the ADA is not yet finished;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, We must continue to work together to build a society in which differences are embraced, opportunities are made equally available, and one that will leave no person behind;

now, therefore, be it ResolvedRESOLVED byBY theTHE Senate,SENATE, That the members of this legislative body commemoratecommemo- rate the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);

and be it further Resolved,RESOLVED, That we hold the highest regard for everyone who contributed to the enactment of the ADA and those who continue to uphold its principles.

ADAAdopted Anniversary_SR62_AA_1by i9orpwthe Senate, June 25, 2025.

Secretary of the Senate