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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 994
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WHEREAS, An affiliate of the American Council of the Blind, |
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the American Council of the Blind of Texas strives to improve the |
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quality of life for the people of our state who are visually |
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impaired and to increase their independence, security, and |
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equality of opportunity; and |
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WHEREAS, Many people in our state and nation who are |
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visually impaired have the ability to travel throughout their |
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communities without assistance; and |
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WHEREAS, Individuals who are visually impaired, however, |
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encounter hazards that a pedestrian with average vision could |
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easily avoid, many of which involve crossing streets and |
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roadways; and |
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WHEREAS, The white cane and guide dog should be generally |
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recognized by the public as aids to mobility for individuals who |
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are visually impaired and should serve as signals to motorists to |
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be cautious; and |
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WHEREAS, Unfortunately, individuals who are visually |
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impaired have had their white canes and guide dogs run over by |
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motor vehicles, have been struck by the side-view mirrors of |
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motor vehicles, and have suffered serious personal injury and |
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death as the result of being hit by motor vehicles, and the |
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American public needs to take serious note of these incidents and |
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take measures to avoid their recurrence; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby encourage all Texans to associate the |
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use of the white cane and guide dog with individuals |
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who are visually impaired and to exercise greatly increased |
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caution when driving in proximity to an individual who is |
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possibly visually impaired; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared and |
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presented to the American Council of the Blind of Texas as an |
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expression of regard for all Texans who are visually impaired. |
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Van de Putte, Wentworth |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 14, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |