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PRINTER'S NO. 3773
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
972
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY KINSEY AND MURT, AUGUST 18, 2016
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
AUGUST 18, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of September 25 through October 1, 2016, as
"Direct Support Professionals Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Direct support professionals and support
coordinators are people who help individuals with intellectual
disabilities to have real choices, to work, live and socialize
in their communities, to realize their dreams, to transform
their lives and to be included in the everyday lives of their
communities; and
WHEREAS, They are staff who work directly with consumers in
residential, day and employment services and support programs;
and
WHEREAS, Direct support professionals and support
coordinators support thousands of individuals across this
Commonwealth and inspire us with their ability to work with
individuals with intellectual disabilities and assist them with
securing meaningful jobs, finding appropriate housing
arrangements, learning to navigate public transportation systems
and engaging in social activities throughout their communities;
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WHEREAS, Direct support professionals and support
coordinators are deserving of special recognition; therefore be
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
week of September 25 through October 1, 2016, as "Direct Support
Professionals Week" in Pennsylvania.
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