III 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 652 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 9, 2008 Mr. Crapo (for himself and Mr. Thune) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 22 (legislative day, September 17), 2008 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Assisted Living Week.

Whereas the number of elderly and disabled citizens of the United States is increasing dramatically; Whereas assisted living is a long-term care service that fosters choice, dignity, independence, and autonomy in the elderly and disabled across the United States; Whereas the National Center for Assisted Living created National Assisted Living Week; Whereas the theme of National Assisted Living Week 2008 is Filling Life with Love; and Whereas this theme highlights the privilege, value, and responsibility of passing the legacies of the lives of the elderly and disabled of the United States down through the generations that care for and love them: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)designates the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Assisted Living Week; and (2)urges all people of the United States— (A)to visit friends and loved ones who reside at assisted living facilities; and (B)to learn more about assisted living services, including how assisted living services benefit communities in the United States.