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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS
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SENATE RESOLUTION 85--RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING
OF EASTERSEALS, A LEADING ADVOCATE AND SERVICE PROVIDER FOR CHILDREN
AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING VETERANS AND OLDER ADULTS, AND
THEIR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES
Mr. BROWN (for himself and Mr. Portman) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:
S. Res. 85
Whereas, on April 22, 1919, an organization now known as
Easterseals was formed to highlight and address the health
care and service needs of children with disabilities;
Whereas, in 1945, Easterseals expanded its mission by
opening its programs and services to returning veterans of
World War II and other adults with disabilities;
Whereas, since its inception, Easterseals has strongly
advocated for essential services and support for individuals
with disabilities and diverse needs, including by authoring a
``Bill of Rights'' for children with disabilities in 1931
that led to government-funded disability services and by
increasing public awareness and support through national
campaigns, including its successful ``seals'' campaign;
Whereas Easterseals has grown from humble beginnings in
Elyria, Ohio, to become a national network of leading
nonprofit organizations in States across the country that
deliver high-quality, local services and support to help
children and adults with disabilities, including veterans and
older adults, live independently, achieve milestones, and
fully participate in their communities, and to help
caregivers and families of children and adults with
disabilities;
Whereas Easterseals partners with the Federal Government,
State and local governments, corporations, foundations, and
other entities to provide or connect individuals with
disabilities and their families with early childhood
education and intervention services, employment assistance
and placement services, transportation solutions, mental
health services, respite services, camping and recreation
activities, and caregiving and aging support; and
Whereas Easterseals continues the mission and commitment to
service envisioned by its founder, Edgar Allen, a parent,
businessman, and Rotarian, who concluded, ``Your life and
mine shall be valued not by what we take, but by what we
give.'': Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) commemorates April 22, 2019, as the 100th anniversary
of the founding of Easterseals; and
(2) recognizes Easterseals for--
(A) its impact during the past 100 years in the lives of
millions people in the United States; and
(B) its commitment to expanding possibilities for children
and adults with disabilities, including veterans and older
adults, to ensure that all individuals can live, learn, work,
and play in their communities.
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