Designating the week of September 12, 2016, as “National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week”.

designates the week of September 12, 2016, as “National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week”;

recognizes and appreciates the contribution, dedication, and vital role of direct support professionals in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities of all ages;

commends direct support professionals for being integral to the provision of long-term support 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.