[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1355 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         July 23, 2008.
Whereas all people, including those with disabilities, should be guaranteed the 
        right to receive a quality education, to be productive members of our 
        workforce, to raise families, to exert control and choice over their own 
        lives, and to have equal opportunity to access and participate in all 
        facets of life;
Whereas having a disability should be seen as a natural part of human diversity;
Whereas many people with disabilities share a cultural experience and history;
Whereas 18 years ago, on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was 
        signed into law, ending discrimination against and providing equal 
        opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, education, 
        government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and 
        transportation;
Whereas in spite of the recent efforts to restore the intent of the Americans 
        with Disabilities Act, people with disabilities continue to face 
        tremendous challenges in our society that test their resolve 
        sociologically, emotionally, and psychologically, as well as face 
        negative cultural assumptions based on fears and myths that need to be 
        eliminated and replaced with presumptions of competence, strength, and 
        individual worth;
Whereas July 26, 2008, is the City of Chicago's 5th Annual Disability Pride 
        Parade, a celebration that will seek to educate and change the way that 
        people think about and define those with disabilities by promoting the 
        belief that disability is a natural and beautiful part of human 
        diversity in which people living with disabilities can take pride; and
Whereas July 26, 2008, would be an appropriate day to designate as Disability 
        Pride Day: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of Disability Pride Day;
            (2) acknowledges the efforts of the City of Chicago's 5th Annual 
        Disability Pride Parade organizers to raise awareness concerning the 
        value of people with disabilities;
            (3) invites the Nation to join in celebrating the pride, the power, 
        and the potential of people with disabilities by celebrating Disability 
        Pride Day; and
            (4) urges public officials and the general public to honor Americans 
        with disabilities by educating themselves on ways to support and 
        encourage understanding of persons with disabilities in our schools, 
        within our diverse workforce, as well as in our communities.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.