United States · Resolution · SRES
S.Res. 228 (111th)
A resolution designating the week beginning September 14, 2009, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".
Introduced
29 July 2009
Last action
29 July 2009 · Introduced
Status
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8499; text as passed Senate: CR S8499; text of measure as introduced: CR S8278-8279)
Sponsors
Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Susan Collins, Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Bunning, Jim [R-KY-4], Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2], Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2], Charles Schumer
Subjects
Healthcare
Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
Designates the week beginning September 14, 2009, 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.
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Timeline
29 July 2009
Passed
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8499; text as passed Senate: CR S8499; text of measure as introduced: CR S8278-8279)
Source: Floor
29 July 2009
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8499; text as passed Senate: CR S8499; text of measure as introduced: CR S8278-8279)
Source: Floor
29 July 2009
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Agreed to Senate · 29 July 2009 · Official file
Documents
4 official files
Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 29 July 2009
Agreed to Senate (PDF)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 29 July 2009
Passed Senate without amendment
summary · EN · 29 July 2009
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 29 July 2009
Sponsors
- Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
- Susan Collins · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bunning, Jim [R-KY-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
- Charles Schumer · D · Sponsor
Related records
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/228
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/sres/228
- us · 111-sres-228 · source updated 5 December 2025