2023 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 64
BY SENATOR FOIL
A RESOLUTION
To recognize Wednesday, May 10, 2023, as The Arc Appreciation Day in Louisiana.
WHEREAS, for sixty-nine years, The Arc of Louisiana has been an advocate with
and for all people with intellectual and related developmental disabilities and serving them
and their families so that they shall live to their fullest potential; and
WHEREAS, The Arc is Louisiana's oldest and largest grassroots advocacy
organization with more than ten thousand members affiliated through twenty-two local
chapters across the state working to provide additional supports and services to families in
communities throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, whether it is advocating on behalf of an individual or at the system
level, in the state legislature or congress, The Arc's core values of putting people first guides
what they do; and
WHEREAS, members of The Arc work alongside with the executive branch and
legislators to help craft legislation and rules that will protect the rights of individuals with
disabilities; and
WHEREAS, The Arc serves people with the Office of Citizens with Developmental
Disabilities, Office of Aging and Adult Services, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, and
Early Steps; and
WHEREAS, a few of the services provided by local The Arc chapters across the state
include: early intervention, inclusive recreation, personal care assistance, day habilitation,
supported employment, community homes, and supervised independent living.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby recognize Wednesday, May 10, 2023, as The Arc Appreciation Day
in Louisiana.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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