PRINTER'S NO. 1337

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

No.

221

Session of

2015

INTRODUCED BY TARTAGLIONE, SABATINA, BAKER, GREENLEAF, KITCHEN,

FARNESE, ARGALL, TEPLITZ, McGARRIGLE, GORDNER, FONTANA,

RAFFERTY, YUDICHAK, SCARNATI, DINNIMAN, BREWSTER, HAYWOOD,

WHEREAS, "National Disability Employment Awareness Month" is

observed in October each year; and

WHEREAS, During "National Disability Employment Awareness

Month," a nationwide campaign raises awareness about disability

employment issues and honors the many contributions of America's

workers with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, The observance of "National Disability Employment

Awareness Month" promotes positive employment outcomes for

people with disabilities and endeavors to expand ideas about

what youth with disabilities can achieve when they receive

Handicapped Week"; and

WHEREAS, In 1954, Congress directed the President's Committee

on "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week" to work

with state and local authorities to promote job opportunities

for the physically handicapped; and

WHEREAS, In 1962, the word "physically" was removed to

acknowledge the needs and contributions of individuals with all

types of disabilities; and

WHEREAS, In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and

adopted its current name; and

Awareness Month," is "My Disability Is One Part of Who I Am";

and

WHEREAS, The theme was selected by the United States

Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy to

recognize that people with disabilities are the sum of many

parts, including their work experiences; and

WHEREAS, "National Disability Employment Awareness Month"

coincides with the national celebration of "Disability History

Month" during the third week of the month of October; and

WHEREAS, There is no equivalent to "National Disability

Pennsylvania.