R-10527City Council Meeting 9-14-10 Santa Monica, Caiifornia
RESOLUTION NUMBER 10527 (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 AS
THE FIRST ANNUAL EUNICE KENNEDY SHRIVER DAY
WHEREAS, Saturday, September 25, 2010, has been designated as the
first Global Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day, an annual celebration of her work on
behalf of people with intellectual disabilities and a global call for action continuing
that work;
WHEREAS, this celebration will spread Eunice Kennedy Shriver's legacy
and promote the movement that she founded in her backyard, almost fifty years
ago, with an inclusive sports camp; and
WHEREAS, as the founder of the Special Olympics movement and an avid
supporter of Best Buddies, Eunice Kennedy Shriver was the leading international
advocate for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities; and
WHEREAS, in awarding her the-first Sportsman of the Year Legacy Award,
Sports Illustrated magazine called her " ... one of those revolutionaries who saw
opportunity where others saw barriers, someone who started a movement and
changed a world" and
WHEREAS, Eunice Kennedy Shriver's revolutionary actions caused people
throughout the world to open their minds and apprehend the gifts and talents of
individuals with intellectual disabilities: and
WHEREAS, her achievement demonstrates that a single unrelenting and
indomitable spirit, animated by a fierce love for others and for justice, can improve the
lives of those who have been neglected and ignored;
WHEREAS, Eunice Kennedy Shriver's lasting legacy must be our continued
commitment to improve and transform the lives of the millions of people worldwide who
have intellectual disabilities and. who are shunned, hidden away, and confined by
societal inaction to lives devoid of opportunity; and
WHEREAS, to continue this legacy, on September 25th, thousands of people
around the world will commit to perform Eunice Kennedy Shriver Acts (EKS Acts) of
kindness and unity by, among other things, inviting a person with intellectual disabilities
to lunch, volunteering in a special education classroom or vocational center, conducting
an awareness campaign at a local business or school, becoming a coach for the
Special Olympics, or simply offering support to a parent of a child with intellectual
disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica has long been committed to protecting the
rights of disabled persons; and
WHEREAS, supporting Eunice Kennedy Shriver day will further that
commitment;
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Santa Monica recognizes and supports the designation
of September 25, 2010 as Global Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day and urges individuals
and families to contact their local Special Olympics program and volunteer, visit
www.eksday.org and otherwise participate in the global effort to promote acceptance
and inclusion of and unity with people with intellectual disabilities.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and
thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
tSHA JONES MOUTRIE
Attorney
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Adopted and approved this 14th day of Septeriyaet"2D90.
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Mayor
I, Maria M. Stewart, City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 10527 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meeting of the Santa
Monica City Council held on the 14th day of September, 2010, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers: Bloom, Davis, Holbrook, McKeown
Mayor Shriver, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
Noes: Councilmembers: None
Abstain: Councilmembers: None
Absent: Councilmembers: O'Day
ATTEST:
Maria M. Stewart, ity Clerk