A resolution recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.

Bill: 115-sres-113
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2017-04-04
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Disability and paralysis

Disability assistance

Educational facilities and institutions

Higher education

Washington State
Latest action: action_date: 2017-04-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2220; text: CR S2219)

Summaries:
action_date: 2017-04-04
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Recognizes and celebrates the history and contributions of the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington, in Seattle, Washington.</p> <p>Commends the Center on Human Development and Disability for creating more welcoming and supportive communities and for improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. </p>

action_date: 2017-04-04
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</p> <p>Recognizes and celebrates the history and contributions of the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington, in Seattle, Washington.</p> <p>Commends the Center on Human Development and Disability for creating more welcoming and supportive communities and for improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. </p>

tv_txt: III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 113 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 4, 2017 Mrs. Murray (for herself and Ms. Cantwell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.

Whereas the Center on Human Development and Disability (referred to in this preamble as CHDD ) is one of the largest and most comprehensive interdisciplinary centers in the United States that focuses on improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities; Whereas, each year, hundreds of University of Washington faculty, staff, and students contribute to the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families by providing— (1) model clinical services; (2) basic and translational research; (3) interdisciplinary clinical and research training; and (4) technical assistance and outreach to community practitioners and agencies; Whereas CHDD is a recognized University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, a national network authorized under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 ( 42 U.S.C. 15001 et seq.); Whereas, as a member of the network of 67 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities located in every State and territory, CHDD provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in 11 different CHDD-based clinics at the University of Washington; Whereas CHDD scientists and clinicians conduct research to generate knowledge and disseminate information to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center; Whereas CHDD dynamically prepares graduate students and community professionals in health, education, behavioral, and other related fields to develop greater knowledge and skills to meet the unique needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families; Whereas CHDD partners with premier national and State disability organizations and resources, such as the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council and Disability Rights Washington, to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families; and Whereas CHDD promotes the quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities by improving— (1) community access, support, and inclusion in education, housing options, continuing education opportunities, employment, quality health care, and wellness programs; and (2) opportunities to build and grow friendships: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes and celebrates the history and contributions of the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington; and (2) commends the Center on Human Development and Disability for— (A) creating more welcoming and supportive communities; and (B) improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families.