PRINTER'S NO. 1935
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
188
Session of
2023
INTRODUCED BY KINSEY, KRUEGER, MAYES, STRUZZI, SANCHEZ AND
CERRATO, AUGUST 29, 2023
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES, AUGUST 29, 2023
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of September 10 through 16, 2023, as
"Direct Support Professionals Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Direct support professionals and support
coordinators are people who have helped individuals with
intellectual disabilities to have real choices, to work, live
and socialize in their community, to realize their dreams, to
transform their lives and to be included in everyday life of the
community; and
WHEREAS, They are staff who work directly with consumers in
residential, day and employment services and support programs;
and
WHEREAS, The staff support thousands of individuals across
this Commonwealth and inspire us with their ability to work with
people with intellectual disabilities and assist them with
securing meaningful jobs, finding appropriate housing
arrangements, learning to navigate public transportation systems
and help them to develop and engage in social activities
throughout their communities; and
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WHEREAS, Direct support professionals and support
coordinators are deserving of special recognition; therefore be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
week of September 10 through 16, 2023, as "Direct Support
Professionals Week" in Pennsylvania.
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