That the Senate—
designates the week beginning September 13, 2015, as “National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week”;
recognizes the dedication and vital role of direct support professionals in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities of all ages;
appreciates the contribution of direct support professionals in supporting individuals with disabilities and their families in the United States;
commends direct support professionals as integral to the long-term support of and services for individuals with disabilities; and
finds that the successful implementation of the public policies affecting individuals with disabilities in the United States depends on the dedication of direct support professionals.