Resolution for Justin Dart, Jr.

WHEREAS, July 26, 2002 marks the twelfth anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the tenth anniversary of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) enforcement of the ADA's provisions prohibiting employment discrimination; and

WHEREAS, Justin Dart, Jr., played a leading role in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act as chair of the Congressional Task Force on the Rights and Empowerment of Americans with Disabilities, when he traveled at his own expense to every state to hold public forums attended by more than 30,000 people; and

WHEREAS, Justin Dart, Jr., honorably served in five gubernatorial appointments, five Presidential appointments, and one Congressional appointment in the area of disability policy, and profoundly influenced the development of government policy on civil rights and health care for persons with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, Justin Dart, Jr., worked tirelessly to empower every person to live up to his or her full potential, to create a united voice for people with disabilities, and to educate the public about the value of the ADA to American society; and

WHEREAS, Justin Dart, Jr., established several successful businesses, including one that employed more than 25,000 individuals and provided work opportunities for persons with disabilities, thus exemplifying the principle that, when given an opportunity, individuals with disabilities can compete on equal terms; and

WHEREAS,Justin Dart, Jr., advocated human rights for over four decades until his death on June 22, 2002;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on behalf of all its members and employees, expresses its profound appreciation for Justin Dart, Jr.'s, dedication to civil rights which helped to further the advancement of individuals with disabilities in the workplace.

Signed this 26th Day of July 2002.

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