Senate
Resolution
103
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Introduced
SENATE
RESOLUTION
NO.
103
BY
SHIPLEY
A
Resolution
recognizing
and
honoring
Easterseals
Iowa
1
on
its
centennial
anniversary.
2
WHEREAS,
Easterseals
Iowa
was
founded
in
1926
with
3
the
mission
of
fostering
inclusion,
independence,
and
4
community
for
all
Iowans
with
disabilities;
and
5
WHEREAS,
since
its
founding,
Easterseals
Iowa
has
6
worked
tirelessly
to
remove
barriers,
expand
access,
7
and
empower
people
of
all
abilities
to
live
full
and
8
meaningful
lives;
and
9
WHEREAS,
the
dedicated
team
members,
volunteers,
10
board
members,
donors,
partners,
and
advocates
of
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Easterseals
Iowa
have
contributed
immeasurably
to
its
12
mission,
offering
compassion,
expertise,
and
unwavering
13
support
to
countless
individuals
and
families
across
14
generations;
and
15
WHEREAS,
Easterseals
Iowa
has
grown
from
its
early
16
beginnings
into
a
trusted
statewide
leader
through
17
providing
innovative
programs,
person-centered
care,
18
education,
advocacy,
and
resources
that
strengthen
Iowa
19
communities;
and
20
WHEREAS,
the
century-long
legacy
of
Easterseals
Iowa
21
reflects
not
only
remarkable
service
but
a
continued
22
commitment
to
progress,
innovation,
and
the
ongoing
23
advancement
of
Iowans
of
all
abilities;
and
24
WHEREAS,
the
centennial
anniversary
of
Easterseals
25
Iowa
marks
an
extraordinary
milestone;
honoring
the
26
past,
celebrating
the
present,
and
inspiring
a
bold
and
27
inclusive
vision
for
the
next
century;
NOW
THEREFORE,
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S.R.
103
BE
IT
RESOLVED
BY
THE
SENATE,
That
the
Senate
1
recognizes
and
honors
Easterseals
Iowa,
and
2
commemorates
January
20,
2026,
as
Easterseals
Iowa
3
Centennial
Celebration
Day
in
recognition
of
a
4
century
of
transformative
service,
advocacy,
and
5
leadership;
and
6
BE
IT
FURTHER
RESOLVED,
That
the
Senate
extends
7
sincere
appreciation
to
all
who
have
shaped
the
journey
8
of
Easterseals
Iowa
and
reaffirms
a
commitment
to
9
building
a
world
where
people
of
all
abilities
are
10
supported,
valued,
and
empowered
to
thrive.
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