[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 24, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S5347]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 770--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF JULY 
                   2024 AS ``DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH''

  Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and Mr. Tillis) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 770

       Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and 
     Prevention, an estimated 61,000,000 adults in the United 
     States have a disability;
       Whereas the United States Census Bureau reports that more 
     than 3,000,000 children in the United States have a 
     disability;
       Whereas the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 
     U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) was signed into law on July 26, 1990;
       Whereas individuals with disabilities remain at an 
     increased risk of experiencing discrimination and social 
     isolation;
       Whereas individuals with disabilities are vital and make 
     meaningful contributions to the workforce, arts, science, 
     health care, technology, sports, education, law, and many 
     more sectors; and
       Whereas ``Disability Pride Month'' is celebrated in July by 
     people across the United States: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) expresses support for the designation of July 2024 as 
     ``Disability Pride Month''; and
       (2) calls on the people of the United States, interest 
     groups, and affected people to observe ``Disability Pride 
     Month'' with appropriate celebrations and activities.

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