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.

IV 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. 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. VELA´ZQUEZ, 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 subse- quently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 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; VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:29 Feb 06, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR100.IH HR100 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42 with BILLS 2 •HRES 100 IH 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 re- turning World War II veterans and other adults with dis- abilities; Whereas, since its inception, Easterseals has strongly advo- cated 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 in- creasing public awareness and support through its suc- cessful ‘‘seals’’ and other national campaigns; Whereas Easterseals has grown from its humble Elyria, Ohio, beginnings to become a network of leading nonprofit or- ganizations 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 indi- viduals and families to early childhood education and intervention services, employment assistance and place- ment, 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 VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:29 Feb 06, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR100.IH HR100 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42 with BILLS 3 •HRES 100 IH 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 recog- 1 nizes Easterseals for its impact over the past 100 years 2 in the lives of millions of Americans and for its commit- 3 ment to expanding possibilities for children and adults 4 with disabilities, veterans, seniors, and others to ensure 5 that everyone can live, learn, work, and play in our com- 6 munities. 7 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:29 Feb 06, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR100.IH HR100 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42 with BILLS