06-R
285
2006 -- H 8140
Enacted 05/23/06
H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING MAY 24,
2006 AS "COMMUNITY PROVIDER NETWORK DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Introduced By:
Representatives Slater, Williams, and Diaz
Date Introduced: May 23,
2006
WHEREAS,
The Community Provider Network of Rhode Island is a non-profit trade
association
representing organizations that provide support and services to people with
developmental
disabilities in Rhode Island; and
WHEREAS,
The Community Provider Network of Rhode Island provides support,
education,
leadership and advocacy on issues related to people with developmental
disabilities;
and
WHEREAS,
The Community Provider Network of Rhode Island's members offer people
with
developmental disabilities and their families the highest quality, cost
effective, innovative
and
flexible services that promote growth and independence; and
WHEREAS,
Direct Support Professionals are committed to providing quality support and
services
to Rhode Island Citizens with developmental disabilities. They assist those
with
developmental
disabilities to live dignified and fulfilling lives as contributing members of
their
communities;
and
WHEREAS,
Direct Support Professionals are highly trained individuals who promote
health,
safety and dignity to vulnerable and complex populations striving for greater
independence
and acceptance in the community; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and
Providence
Plantations hereby proclaims May 24, 2006 to be "The Community Provider
Network
Day"
in the State of Rhode Island, and hereby urges all citizens to join in
recognizing the
contributions
Direct Support Professionals make in the quality of life for people with
developmental
disabilities; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to
transmit
a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Community Provider Network.
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