PRINTER'S NO. 4445
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
1027
Session of
2020
INTRODUCED BY KINSEY, BURGOS AND HOHENSTEIN, SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of September 10 through 16, 2020, 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, work, live and socialize in
their communities, transform their lives, be included in the
everyday lives of their communities and realize their dreams;
and
WHEREAS, Direct support professionals 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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and
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, 2020, as "Direct Support
Professionals Week" in Pennsylvania.
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