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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #89-04- RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 24-30, 1989 AS "DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEK" AND MAY 7, 1989 AS "NATIONAL BARRIER AWARENESS DAY" WHEREAS, more than 37 million citizens (over 600,000 in the State of Minnesota) have physical or mental impairments which can prevent their full participation in community and national life; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Legislature and Governor Perpich proclaimed April 24-30, 1989 as "Disability Awareness Week" and President Bush proclaimed May 7, 1989 as "Nalional Barrier Awareness Day" and they urged increased public awareness of the capabilities and accomplishments of America's 37 million persons with disabilities; and WHEREAS, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #89-29 on April 18, 1989 proclaiming "Disability Awareness Week" and "National Barrier Awareness Day" in support of and in conjunction with the state and national proclamations; WHEREAS, communities are where disabled and non-disabled people live, work, and interact and where the greatest barriers to full participation of disabled persons are found, and where opportunities for constructive change must be pursued. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: I ) That the Ramsey City Council hereby proclaims April 24-30, 1989 as "Disability Awareness Week" in Anoka County and May 7, 1989 as "National Barrier Awareness Day". The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: and the following abstained: and the following were absent: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the Ramsey City Council this the 25th day of April, 1989.