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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. BLACK-
BURN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee 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;
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Whereas, in 1945, Easterseals expanded its mission by open-
ing its programs and services to returning veterans of
World War II and other adults with disabilities;
Whereas, since its inception, Easterseals has strongly advo-
cated 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 dis-
abilities;
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 edu-
cation 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 par-
ent, 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
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Resolved, That the Senate—
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(1) commemorates April 22, 2019, as the 100th
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anniversary of the founding of Easterseals; and
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(2) recognizes Easterseals for—
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(A) its impact during the past 100 years
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in the lives of millions people in the United
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States; and
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(B) its commitment to expanding possibili-
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ties for children and adults with disabilities, in-
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cluding veterans and older adults, to ensure
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that all individuals can live, learn, work, and
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play in their communities.
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