[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12223]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

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                          HON. CHARLES W. DENT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 22, 2015

  Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring recognition to the 25th 
Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This legislation, 
signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990, serves 
as a sterling example of the great things Congress can accomplish for 
the American people when we work together with amity in a spirit of 
cooperation.
  The ADA codified important rights for those of our fellow Americans 
with disabilities. It made us a stronger, more diverse and more 
inclusive society. By lifting restrictions it elevated hopes and by 
removing barriers it opened up opportunities.
  Good Shepherd, a nationally recognized rehabilitation center, located 
in my hometown of Allentown, will be holding a year-long series of art 
and cultural events in conjunction with the Lehigh Valley Arts Council 
highlighting accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities 
in the arts.
  I ask the House to join me in commending both Good Shepherd and the 
Lehigh Valley Arts council for the outstanding services they provide to 
the people of my community.
  Finally, Mr. Speaker, I ask that we all take a moment to reflect on 
the achievement of the Americans with Disabilities Act itself. The 
creation and passage of such well-thought-out, beneficial and 
bipartisan legislation like the ADA Act should always be the goal of 
the House.

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