Bill Text: DE SCR32 | 2019-2020 | 150th General Assembly | Draft

Delaware Senate Concurrent Resolution 32 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Bill Title: 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.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2019-04-18 - Passed In House by Voice Vote [SCR32 Detail]

Download: Delaware-2019-SCR32-Draft.html

SPONSOR:	Sen. McBride on behalf of all Senators
Rep. Schwartzkopf on behalf of all Representatives

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

150th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32

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 the 22nd Day of April, 1919, an organization now known as Easterseals was formed to highlight and address the health care and service needs of children with disabilities; and

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; and

WHEREAS, as a local affiliate since 1948, Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore has been providing critically needed services in our region, including, throughout the years, children’s therapy services, adult day and senior services, community and employment day programs for adults with intellectual disabilities, year-round recreational respite services, assistive technology services and services for caregivers; and

WHEREAS, since its inception, Easterseals has strongly advocated for essential services and supports for individuals with disabilities and diverse needs, including the authoring of a 1931 “Bill of Rights” for children with disabilities that led to government-funded disability services and an increase in public awareness and support through its successful “seals” and other national campaigns; and

WHEREAS, Easterseals has grown from its humble beginnings in Elyria, Ohio 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, state, and federal governments, 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 personal attendant, caregiving and aging supports; and

WHEREAS, Easterseals 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 by the Senate of the 150 ^th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the members do hereby commemorate the 22nd Day of April, 2019, as the 100th anniversary of Easterseals.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members do hereby recognize Easterseals for its positive 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 every one of us can live, learn, work, and play in our communities.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in honor of this milestone in the life of Easterseals, the cupola atop Legislative Hall shall be lighted with an orange light on the evening of April 22, 2019 in recognition of the organization’s 100 ^th anniversary.

SYNOPSIS

This Senate Concurrent Resolution commemorates, on April 22, 2019, the 100th Anniversary of Easterseals, a leading advocate and service provider for children and adults with disabilities, veterans, older adults, caregivers and their families. The resolution further directs that the cupola atop Legislative Hall shall be lighted on the evening of April 22, 2019 with an orange light in honor of the Easterseals’ 100th Anniversary.

Author: Senator McBride