HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10071997 - C17 The Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter Resolution No. 97/471
RECOGNITION OF WHITE CANE
SAFETY DAY—OCTOBER 15, 1997
WHEREAS,the white cane, which every blind citizen of our County has the right
to carry, demonstrates and symbolizes his/her ability to achieve a full and independent
life, and his/her capacity to work productively in competitive employment; and
WHEREAS, the white cane, by allowing every blind person to move freely and
safely from place to place, makes it possible for him/her to participate fully in and
contribute to our society; and
WHEREAS, motorists should be aware that the law requires pedestrians carrying
a white cane or using a dog guide shall have the right of way; and
WHEREAS, California law also calls upon employers, both public and private, to
be aware of and utilize the employment skills of our blind citizens by recognizing their
worth as individuals and their productive capacities as employees; and
WHEREAS, through the public education and outreach efforts of the National
Federation of the Blind of California, citizens of this County can look forward to a
continued expansion of employment opportunities for and greater acceptance of blind
persons in the competitive labor market.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED We, the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County do hereby proclaim October 15, 1997, as WHITE CANE SAFETY
DAY in the County of Contra Costa, for the purpose of bringing a greater understanding
of blindness and what it means to be blind to the citizens of this County and call upon our
schools to offer full opportunities for training to blind persons; public and private
employers to utilize the available skills of competent blind persons and to open new
opportunities for the blind in our rapidly changing society; and all citizens to recognize
the white cane as an instrument of safety and self-help for blind pedestrians on our streets
and highways.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 7`" day of
October, 1997.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution entered
on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed in this
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of
the Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator
By e. jVje4,1��
Introduce by: Deputy
isor Joe Canciamilla, District V