Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc, with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements related to the resolutions be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolutions were agreed to. The preambles were agreed to. The resolutions, with their preambles, read as follows: S. Res. 548 (Designating the week beginning September 9, 2012, as ``National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.'') Whereas direct support professionals, direct care workers, personal assistants, personal attendants, in-home support workers, and paraprofessionals (referred to in this preamble as ``direct support professionals'') are the primary providers of publicly funded long term supports and services for millions of individuals with disabilities; Whereas a direct support professional must build a close, trusted relationship with an individual with disabilities; Whereas a direct support professional assists an individual with disabilities with the most intimate needs on a daily basis; Whereas direct support professionals perform a broad range of activities for individuals with disabilities, including preparing meals, managing medications, bathing, dressing, helping with mobility, providing transportation to school, work, and religious and recreational activities, and helping with general daily affairs; Whereas a direct support profession…”