Louisiana Senate Bill SR101

Louisiana 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/12/25
• Passed: 5/13/25

Caption

Recognizes Monday, June 2, 2025, as "The Arc Appreciation Day in Louisiana".

Summary

Senate Resolution 101 is a commemorative resolution that recognizes Monday, June 2, 2025, as "The Arc Appreciation Day in Louisiana." The resolution honors The Arc of Louisiana for 71 years of advocacy on behalf of people with intellectual and related developmental disabilities and their families. It highlights The Arc’s role as the state’s oldest and largest grassroots advocacy organization, with more than 10,000 members and 22 local chapters, and notes its work at both the individual and policy levels. The resolution describes the services and supports associated with The Arc and its local chapters, including early intervention, inclusive recreation, personal care assistance, day habilitation, supported employment, community homes, and supervised independent living. It also references collaboration with state agencies and programs such as the office of citizens with developmental disabilities, the office of aging and adult services, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, and Early Steps. As a resolution, it does not create or amend statutory law, but it formally expresses legislative recognition and appreciation for the organization’s work.

Impact

SR101 has no direct legal effect and does not amend the Louisiana Revised Statutes or create new regulatory requirements. Its impact is symbolic: it places the Senate’s official recognition behind The Arc of Louisiana and publicly acknowledges the organization’s advocacy and service network for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and related support systems. The resolution may help elevate awareness of disability services and reinforce the importance of state partnerships with agencies serving these populations.

Sentiment

The available text suggests overwhelmingly positive sentiment. The resolution is entirely laudatory, emphasizing The Arc’s long history, statewide reach, advocacy role, and service contributions. There is no recorded committee debate, vote controversy, or opposition in the provided context, and the measure appears to have been treated as a straightforward recognition resolution with broad goodwill.

Contention

No notable contention is evident in the provided materials. Because there are no committee transcripts or recorded votes included, there is no indication of disagreement over the designation itself or over The Arc’s advocacy role. The only substantive policy-related references are descriptive mentions of disability services and collaboration with state agencies, but these are presented as praise rather than as disputed issues.