IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 460
Recognizing and honoring Justin W. Dart, Jr., for his accomplishments on
behalf of individuals with disabilities and expressing the condolences
of the House of Representatives to his family on his death.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 26, 2002
Mr. HOYER (for himself, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California,
Mr. RAMSTAD, and Mr. LANGEVIN) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce
RESOLUTION
Recognizing and honoring Justin W. Dart, Jr., for his ac-
complishments on behalf of individuals with disabilities
and expressing the condolences of the House of Rep-
resentatives to his family on his death.
Whereas Justin W. Dart, Jr., was born in Chicago, Illinois,
in 1930;
Whereas Justin Dart, Jr., has been recognized as a pioneer
and leader in the disability rights movement;
Whereas Justin Dart, Jr., operated successful businesses in
the United States and Japan;
Whereas five Presidents, five Governors, and Congress have
seen fit to appoint Justin Dart, Jr., to leadership posi-
tions within the area of disability policy, including Vice
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Chairman of the National Council on Disability, Commis-
sioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration,
Chairperson of the President’s Committee on the Em-
ployment of People with Disabilities, and Chairperson of
the Congressional Task Force on the Rights and Em-
powerment of Americans with Disabilities;
Whereas Justin Dart, Jr., has been a civil rights activist for
individuals with disabilities since he was stricken with
polio in 1948 and has played a leadership role in numer-
ous civil rights marches across the country;
Whereas Justin Dart, Jr., worked tirelessly to secure passage
of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which
was signed into law by President Bush, and is often rec-
ognized as a major driving force behind the disability
rights movement and this landmark legislation;
Whereas on January 15, 1998, President Clinton awarded
the Presidential Medal of Freedom, our Nation’s highest
civilian award, to Justin Dart, Jr.;
Whereas Justin Dart, Jr., has left a powerful legacy as a civil
rights advocate and his actions have benefited the Amer-
ican people;
Whereas Justin Dart, Jr., is not only remembered for his ad-
vocacy efforts on behalf of individuals with disabilities,
but also for his energetic spirit and the formal and infor-
mal independent living skills programs for individuals
with disabilities that he supported; and
Whereas Justin Dart, Jr., passed away at his home on June
22, 2002, and is survived by his wife, Yoshiko Dart, five
daughters, 11 grandchildren; and two great-grand-
children: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) recognizes Justin W. Dart, Jr., as one of
the true champions of the rights of individuals with
disabilities and for his many contributions to the
Nation throughout his lifetime, and honors him for
his tireless efforts to improve the lives of individuals
with disabilities; and
(2) recognizes that the achievements of Justin
Dart, Jr., have inspired and encouraged millions of
Americans with disabilities to overcome obstacles
and barriers so they can lead more independent and
successful lives.
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