1980-07-21 - Resolution 1980-37 - VBG urges the United States House of Representatives to pass the amendment to H.R.6417 offered by Representative Cleveland. RESOLUTION NO. 80-37
WHEREAS, THE Village of Buffalo Grove recognizes the need for
greatly improved transportation services for the elderly and handicapped in
our region; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a member of the North
Suburban Mass Transit District (DISTRICT) : and
WHEREAS, the District endorses the concept of providing transpor-
tation services for the elderly and handicapped; and
WHEREAS, the District has serious reservations as to the implica-
tions derived from the regulations pertaining to Section 504 of the Rehabil-
itation Act of 1973; and
WHEREAS, Representative Cleveland has offered an amendment to H.R.
6417 which allows for local decision making in programs that would provide
transportation for handicapped persons;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois that:
SECTION 1 . The Village urges the United States House of
Representatives to pass the amendment to H.R. 6417 offered by
Representative Cleveland.
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt, Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: July 21 , 1980
APPROVED: July 21 , 1980
i lage President
ATTEST:
22/24-P
Village Clerk pro Tem