STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 53rd Legislature (2011)

SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION 1	By:	Paddack

AS INTRODUCED

A Concurrent Resolution strongly encouraging the Department of Human Services to provide maintenance and upkeep of the Southern Oklahoma Resource Center; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, the Southern Oklahoma Resource Center is the home of approximately one hundred forty Oklahoma citizens challenged with serious developmental disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services is responsible for providing quality care for the residents of the Southern Oklahoma Resource Center; and
WHEREAS, the failure of the Department of Human Services to install a fire suppression system in Southern Oklahoma Resource Center structures used for residential housing could result in a loss of federal funds if such system is not installed before June 2012; and
WHEREAS, the lack of funding from the Department of Human Services to repair the roof over the therapeutic pool at the Southern Oklahoma Resource Center has deprived the residents of the pool’s therapeutic benefits;
WHEREAS, the lack of upkeep and maintenance of the Southern Oklahoma Resource Center by the Department of Human Services has resulted in the unnecessary and excessive depreciation of buildings, inadequate living standards, and a poor qualify of life for the residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 53RD OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN:
THAT the Oklahoma Legislature strongly encourages the Department of Human Services to provide regular maintenance and upkeep of all buildings and structures at the Southern Oklahoma Resource Center for the health and welfare of the residents.
THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to the Director of the Department of Human Services and the Commission for Human Services.

53-1-1456	JM	1/10/2011 3:21:45 PM