[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 113 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 113

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


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                   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

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                               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

    Resolved, 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.
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