LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim July 2015, as Disability Pride Month in the State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
just tribute to a group of every day New Yorker's who strive to live
normal lives under such pressing circumstances; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in keeping with its time-ho-
nored traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to memorial-
ize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 2015, as Disability Pride
Month in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Disability Pride Month recognizes people with disabilities
all throughout our great State; and
WHEREAS, The people of this great State have a long and proud history
of paving the path towards increasing equality and protecting the civil
rights of all peoples; and
WHEREAS, Individuals with disabilities are often ostracized and made
to feel out of place for no other reason except consequence of birth or
chance; and
WHEREAS, It is time for our society to strive for better awareness and
sensitivity to the needs of all communities no matter how big, small or
different; and
WHEREAS, July 26, 2015, will commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the
passing of the American Disabilities Act (ADA) which codified the civil
rights granted to all Americans regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual
orientation or disability; and
WHEREAS, The ADA has been instrumental in both helping end the
discrimination against, and securing the rights of, hundreds of thou-
sands of disabled Americans; and
WHEREAS, The City of New York has designated July 12th as Disability
Pride Day and have taken on the great measure of organizing a parade to
highlight the great societal importance of this movement; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes the State of New York's
strong cultural diversity and its ability to support its citizens
regardless of the physical or mental issues they may face; and
WHEREAS, Disability Pride Month shall serve as an important milestone
for the spread of equality to all of the citizens of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Disability Pride Month allows all those with disabilities to
take pride in all they have overcome and realize just how rich their
lives have come to be; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 2015, as Disabili-
ty Pride Month in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.