ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION No. 70

 

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

 

INTRODUCED MARCH 18, 1996

 

 

By Assemblywoman WRIGHT and Assemblyman WOLFE

 

 

An Assembly Resolution designating May 5, 1996 as Loyal Heart Award Day in New Jersey.

 

whereas, There are over two million people in the State with disabilities whose civil rights are guaranteed under the "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990"; and

Whereas, A multitude of caregivers support persons with disabilities and assist them to achieve their fullest potentials; and

Whereas, An awareness of these caregivers should be included     among the issues, expanded communications and awareness           promotions that inform the public about the needs and concerns of     people with disabilities; and

Whereas, State, county and local governments have implemented     inclusionary programs for persons with disabilities that they could     not or would not be able to attend without the loving care and     assistance of those who assist them; and

Whereas, Elayne Risley initiated the public recognition of these loyal caregivers because of her own personal experience and then as chair of the Middlesex County Chapter Coalition on Women and Disabilities, instituted the Loyal Heart Award; and

Whereas, Persons with disabilities recognize and join in celebrating these selfless individuals who give of their time, care and consideration through the third annual Loyal Heart Award Day celebration; and

Whereas, New Jersey is the leader in support and recognition of this humanitarian celebration on the first Sunday in May of each year and also supports a National celebration; and

Whereas, In order to promote a spirit of community and to ensure     continued public recognition of the important role these Loyal     Heart Award recipients and all caregivers, who are often family     members, friends, neighbors, health care professionals or aides, play     in the life of a person with disabilities, it is only fitting that this day           be celebrated during Human Potential Week; now, therefore,


    Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey :

 

    1. The Governor is respectfully requested to designate May 5, 1996 as Loyal Heart Award Day in New Jersey.

 

    2. The citizens of this State are urged to recognize the loyal efforts of caregivers and helpmates in helping persons with disabilities achieve their fullest potential.

 

    3. Duly authenticated copies of this resolution, signed by the Speaker of the General Assembly and attested by the Clerk of the General Assembly, shall be transmitted to the Governor and the Commissioner of Human Services and the Middlesex County Chapter Coalition on Women and Disabilities.

 

 

STATEMENT

 

    This resolution designates May 5, 1996 as Loyal Heart Award Day in New Jersey in order to provide public recognition to caregivers of persons with disabilities who give of their time, care and consideration.

 

 

 

Designates May 5, 1996 as Loyal Heart Award Day in the State.