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116TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION S. RES. 85 

Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of Easterseals, a leading 

advocate and service provider for children and adults with disabilities, 

including veterans and older adults, and their caregivers and families. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

FEBRUARY 28, 2019 

Mr. BROWN (for himself and Mr. PORTMAN) submitted the following 

resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 

RESOLUTION 

Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of 

Easterseals, a leading advocate and service provider for 

children and adults with disabilities, including veterans 

and older adults, and their caregivers and families. 

Whereas, on April 22, 1919, an organization now known as 

Easterseals was formed to highlight and address the 

health care and service needs of children with disabilities; 

Whereas, in 1945, Easterseals expanded its mission by opening its programs and services to returning veterans of 

World War II and other adults with disabilities; 

Whereas, since its inception, Easterseals has strongly advocated for essential services and support for individuals 

with disabilities and diverse needs, including by authoring 

a ‘‘Bill of Rights’’ for children with disabilities in 1931 


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that led to government-funded disability services and by 

increasing public awareness and support through national 

campaigns, including its successful ‘‘seals’’ campaign; 

Whereas Easterseals has grown from humble beginnings in 

Elyria, Ohio, to become a national network of leading 

nonprofit organizations in States across the country that 

deliver high-quality, local services and support to help 

children and adults with disabilities, including veterans 

and older adults, live independently, achieve milestones, 

and fully participate in their communities, and to help 

caregivers and families of children and adults with disabilities; 

Whereas Easterseals partners with the Federal Government, 

State and local governments, corporations, foundations, 

and other entities to provide or connect individuals with 

disabilities and their families with early childhood education and intervention services, employment assistance 

and placement services, transportation solutions, mental 

health services, respite services, camping and recreation 

activities, and caregiving and aging support; and 

Whereas Easterseals continues the mission and commitment 

to service envisioned by its founder, Edgar Allen, a parent, businessman, and Rotarian, who concluded, ‘‘Your 

life and mine shall be valued not by what we take, but 

by what we give.’’: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) commemorates April 22, 2019, as the 100th 

3 anniversary of the founding of Easterseals; and 

4 (2) recognizes Easterseals for— 


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1 (A) its impact during the past 100 years 

2 in the lives of millions people in the United 

3 States; and 

4 (B) its commitment to expanding possibili5 ties for children and adults with disabilities, in6 cluding veterans and older adults, to ensure 

7 that all individuals can live, learn, work, and 

8 play in their communities. 

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