Bill Text: MI HR0150 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare September 8-14, 2019, as Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-09-05 - Adopted [HR0150 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2019-HR0150-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.150
Reps. Schroeder, Calley and Crawford offered the following resolution:
Whereas, Direct support professionals are the primary providers of publicly-funded, long-term support and services for millions of individuals with disabilities; and
Whereas, Direct support professionals must build close, trusted relationships with individuals and assist them with various needs on a daily basis; and
Whereas, Direct support professionals support individuals with disabilities in making choices that lead to meaningful and productive lives; and
Whereas, Direct support professionals provide essential support to keep individuals with disabilities connected to their families, friends, and communities; and
Whereas, The participation of direct support professionals in medical care planning is critical to the successful transition from medical events to post-acute care and long-term supports and services; and
Whereas, There is a critical and growing shortage of direct support professionals in communities throughout the United States; and
Whereas, The role of direct support professionals is vital in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities of all ages; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 8-14, 2019, as Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week in the state of Michigan.
