[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 310 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 310

Honoring Justin W. Dart, Jr. as a champion of the rights of individuals 
                           with disabilities.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 26, 2002

    Mr. Harkin (for himself, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Hatch, and Mr. Gregg) 
 submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Honoring Justin W. Dart, Jr. as a champion of the rights of individuals 
                           with disabilities.

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 5 Presidents, 5 Governors, and Congress have seen fit to appoint Justin 
        Dart, Jr. to leadership positions within the area of disability policy, 
        including Vice Chairman of the National Council on Disability, 
        Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration, Chairperson 
        of the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, 
        and Chairperson of the Congressional Task Force on the Rights and 
        Empowerment of Americans with Disabilities;
Whereas Justin Dart, Jr. was a civil rights activist for individuals with 
        disabilities since he was stricken with polio in 1948 and played a 
        leadership role in numerous 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 recognized as a major driving force behind the 
        disability rights movement and that 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 people of the United States;
Whereas Justin Dart, Jr. is not only remembered for his advocacy efforts on 
        behalf of individuals with disabilities, but also for his energetic 
        spirit and for the formal and informal 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, 5 daughters, 11 grandchildren, and 2 
        great-grandchildren: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes Justin W. Dart, Jr. as 1 of the true 
        champions of the rights of individuals with disabilities and 
        for his many contributions to the Nation throughout his 
        lifetime;
            (2) honors Justin W. Dart, Jr. for his tireless efforts to 
        improve the lives of individuals with disabilities; and
            (3) recognizes that the achievements of Justin W. Dart, Jr. 
        have inspired and encouraged millions of individuals with 
        disabilities in the United States to overcome obstacles and 
        barriers so that the individuals can lead more independent and 
        successful lives.
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