Bill Summary
This resolution recognizes and honors the 100th anniversary of Easterseals, an organization that advocates for and provides services for individuals with disabilities, veterans, older adults, caregivers, and their families. The resolution highlights Easterseals' history and growth, as well as its partnership with various sectors to provide essential services and supports. It also acknowledges Easterseals' commitment to expanding opportunities for individuals with disabilities to fully participate in their communities. The resolution is a way for the House of Representatives to show appreciation for Easterseals' impact on the lives of millions of Americans.
Possible Impacts
1. The legislation may provide funding for Easterseals to continue providing essential services and supports for individuals with disabilities, veterans, seniors, and others. This could potentially improve the lives of millions of Americans who rely on these services.
2. The legislation may also increase public awareness and support for individuals with disabilities through Easterseals' national campaigns. This could lead to a more inclusive and accepting society for people with disabilities.
3. The legislation may also recognize Easterseals as a strong partner with local and state governments, the federal government, corporations, foundations, and other sectors. This could lead to increased collaboration and support for the organization and its mission.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 100 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 100
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Easterseals, a leading advocate
and service provider for children and adults with disabilities,
veterans, older adults, caregivers, and their families.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 5, 2019
Ms. Kaptur (for herself, Mr. Joyce of Ohio, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Moore,
Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois, Mr. LaHood, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Pappas,
Mr. Ruppersberger, Miss Rice of New York, Ms. Brownley of California,
Mr. Ryan, Mr. Veasey, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Turner, Mr. Bishop of
Georgia, Ms. Velazquez, Ms. Norton, Ms. Eshoo, Mr. Wenstrup, Mr.
Chabot, Mr. John W. Rose of Tennessee, Ms. Fudge, Mrs. Beatty, Mr.
Lipinski, Mr. Gibbs, Mr. Long, Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York,
Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois, Mr. McGovern, and Mr. Walden) submitted
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in
each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Easterseals, a leading advocate
and service provider for children and adults with disabilities,
veterans, older adults, caregivers, and their families.
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 children-focused mission by opening
its programs and services to include adults to meet the emerging and
increasing needs of returning World War II veterans and other adults
with disabilities;
Whereas, since its inception, Easterseals has strongly advocated for essential
services and supports for individuals with disabilities and diverse
needs, including by authoring a 1931 ``Bill of Rights'' for children
with disabilities that led to government-funded disability services and
by increasing public awareness and support through its successful
``seals'' and other national campaigns;
Whereas Easterseals has grown from its humble Elyria, Ohio, beginnings to become
a network of leading nonprofit organizations in States across the
country who deliver high-quality local services and supports to help
children and adults with disabilities, veterans, older adults,
caregivers, and their families achieve milestones, live independently,
and fully participate in their communities;
Whereas Easterseals is a strong partner with local and State governments, the
Federal Government, corporations, foundations, and other sectors to
provide or connect individuals and families to early childhood education
and intervention services, employment assistance and placement,
transportation solutions, mental health services, respite, camping and
recreation, and caregiving and aging supports; and
Whereas, on April 22, 2019, Easterseals will celebrate 100 years as it continues
the mission and commitment to service envisioned by its founder, Edgar
Allen, a parent, businessman, and Rotarian who concluded that ``Your
life and mine shall be valued not by what we take, but by what we
give.'': Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes Easterseals
for its impact over the past 100 years in the lives of millions of
Americans and for its commitment to expanding possibilities for
children and adults with disabilities, veterans, seniors, and others to
ensure that everyone can live, learn, work, and play in our
communities.
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