Bill Summary
This resolution recognizes the 100th anniversary of the founding of Easterseals, an organization that provides services and support for individuals with disabilities, veterans, and older adults. It highlights the history and growth of Easterseals, as well as its role in advocating for disability services and increasing public awareness. The resolution also acknowledges Easterseals' partnerships and its commitment to expanding possibilities for individuals with disabilities to fully participate in their communities. This legislation serves to honor and commend Easterseals for its significant impact over the past century.
Possible Impacts
1. People with disabilities, including children, veterans, and older adults, may receive increased support and services from Easterseals, as the organization is recognized for its impact and commitment.
2. The federal government, state and local governments, corporations, foundations, and other entities may be more likely to partner with Easterseals to provide or connect individuals with disabilities and their families with various services and support.
3. The public may become more aware of the importance of disability services and support, as Easterseals is recognized for its advocacy and successful campaigns. This could potentially lead to increased funding and resources for disability services.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 85 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
<DOC>
116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 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.
_______________________________________________________________________
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 28, 2019
Mr. Brown (for himself, Mr. Portman, Mr. Grassley, Mrs. Murray, Mr.
Wyden, Mr. Carper, Mr. Coons, Mr. Jones, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Cardin, Ms.
Collins, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Markey, Mr. Casey, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Peters,
Mrs. Feinstein, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Tester, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Stabenow,
Ms. Cantwell, and Mrs. Blackburn) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
April 11, 2019
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to
_______________________________________________________________________
RESOLUTION
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.
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.
<all>