Pennsylvania Act 1993-14 — PENNSYLVANIANS WITH DISABILITIES DAY - AMEND DESIGNATION

Act text

Session of 1993

No. 1993-14

HB 111

AN ACT

Amending the act of May 26, 1988 (P.L.413, No.71), entitled "An act designating January 30, Franklin Delano Roosevelt's birthday, as 'Day of the Disabled,'" redesignating January 30 as "Pennsylvanians with Disabilities Day."

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:

Section 1. The title, preamble and section 1 of the act of May 26, 1988 (P.L.413, No.71), entitled "An act designating January 30, Franklin Delano Roosevelt's birthday, as 'Day of the Disabled,'" are amended to read:

AN ACT

Designating January 30, Franklin Delano Roosevelt's birthday, as ["Day of the Disabled."] "Pennsylvanians with Disabilities Day."

WHEREAS, Over 1,000,000 citizens of this Commonwealth are considered to be [physically disabled] individuals with physical disabilities ; and

WHEREAS, Through courage and determination, [the physically disabled] Pennsylvanians with disabilities have conquered seemingly insurmountable obstacles to lead successful lives; and

WHEREAS, [The physically disabled] Pennsylvanians with disabilities demonstrate unique character and perseverance in pursuing and attaining their desired goals; and

WHEREAS, These individuals have made noteworthy contributions to their communities, this Commonwealth and the nation; and

WHEREAS, [The physically disabled of this Commonwealth] Pennsylvanians with disabilities deserve the recognition of this Commonwealth and its citizens.

Section 1. [Day of the disabled] Pennsylvanians with Disabilities Day .

In honor of the birthday of one of America's most distinguished [physically disabled individuals] individuals with a physical disability , Franklin Delano Roosevelt, January 30 of each year is hereby designated as ["Day of the Disabled,"] "Pennsylvanians with Disabilities Day," in recognition and in honor of the [disabled] citizens of Pennsylvania who have disabilities .

Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

APPROVED--The 2nd day of June, A. D. 1993.

ROBERT P. CASEY