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National White Cane Day 2008 - Proclamation from Mayor Greg Nickels

Mayor Greg Nickels (right) presented Government Affairs Specialist Mark Landreneau (left) with a special proclomation for National White Cane Day


City of Seattle Office of the Mayor

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the City of Seattle supports and encourages people of all disabilities, including those with visual impairments, to participate fully in the social and economic life of the city; and

WHEREAS, persons with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired, are a part ofthe community and have the right to safe and functional use of the streets, highways, sidewalks, walkways, public buildings, public facilities and other places where the public is invited; and

WHEREAS, the white cane and guide dog have become essential tools for those with visual impairments, giving individuals the opportunity to pursue their own dreams, challenges and desires; and

WHEREAS, the white cane allows blind and visually impaired individuals the freedom to travel independently and to participate in the life of their communities; and

WHEREAS, the white cane serves as a tangible reminder that persons who are blind and visually impaired are independent, self-reliant, mobile and capable;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GREGORY J NICKELS, Mayor of the City of Seattle, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2008 to be WHITE CANE DAY and I hereby urge citizens to join me in recognizing the significant contributions those with visual impairments have made to our community.

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