H.R. No. 570

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, World Down Syndrome Day is being held at the State
	Capitol on March 21, 2023, with the theme of "With Us Not For Us";
	and
	WHEREAS, Down syndrome, the most commonly occurring
	chromosomal condition, occurs in individuals who have a full or
	partial extra copy of chromosome 21; one of every 700 babies born in
	the United States each year is born with Down syndrome; and
	WHEREAS, Medical advances have significantly increased the
	life expectancy of people with Down syndrome, which is now
	approaching that of peers without the condition; in addition to the
	advantages of modern medicine, support groups and other resources
	are now available in nearly every community in the United States;
	and
	WHEREAS, When provided with quality education programs, a
	stimulating home environment, good health care, and support from
	family and friends, people with Down syndrome can lead fulfilling
	and productive lives; much progress has been made through the
	vision and hard work of parents, researchers, medical
	professionals, and other advocates, who have helped secure the
	rights of people with Down syndrome to live at home, attend schools,
	access appropriate health care, get married, find work, and
	contribute to society; instead of a charity-based approach, this
	year's theme of "With Us Not For Us" promotes a human rights-based
	approach that emphasizes the right of those with disabilities to be
	treated fairly and have the same opportunities available to others;
	and
	WHEREAS, In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly
	declared March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day; this year, the State
	of Texas is joining with countries around the globe in recognition
	of this special event, and all Texans are encouraged to take part by
	helping to build a culture of greater respect and inclusion for
	those living with Down syndrome; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize March 21, 2023, as World Down Syndrome
	Day at the State Capitol.
	Moody
	González of El Paso
	Cain
	Landgraf
	Craddick
	Phelan Guerra Murr
	Allen Guillen Neave Criado
	Allison Harless Noble
	Anchía Harris of Anderson Oliverson
	Anderson Harris of Williamson Ordaz
	Ashby Harrison Orr
	Bailes Hayes Ortega
	Bell of Kaufman Hefner Patterson
	Bell of Montgomery Hernandez Paul
	Bernal Herrero Perez
	Bhojani Hinojosa Plesa
	Bonnen Holland Price
	Bowers Howard Ramos
	Bryant Hull Raney
	Buckley Hunter Raymond
	Bucy Isaac Reynolds
	Bumgarner Jetton Rogers
	Burns Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
	Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Rose
	Button J. Johnson of Harris Rosenthal
	Cain Jones of Dallas Schaefer
	Campos Jones of Harris Schatzline
	Canales Kacal Schofield
	Capriglione King of Hemphill Shaheen
	Clardy King of Uvalde Sherman, Sr.
	Cole Kitzman Shine
	Collier Klick Slaton
	Cook Kuempel Slawson
	Cortez Lalani Smith
	Craddick Lambert Smithee
	Cunningham Landgraf Spiller
	Darby Leach Stucky
	Davis Leo-Wilson Swanson
	Dean Longoria Talarico
	DeAyala Lopez of Bexar Tepper
	Dorazio Lopez of Cameron Thierry
	Dutton Lozano Thimesch
	Flores Lujan Thompson of Brazoria
	Frank Manuel Thompson of Harris
	Frazier Martinez Tinderholt
	Gamez Martinez Fischer Toth
	Garcia Metcalf Troxclair
	Gates Meyer Turner
	Gerdes Meza VanDeaver
	Geren Moody Vasut
	Gervin-Hawkins Morales of Harris Vo
	Goldman Morales of Maverick Walle
	González of Dallas Morales Shaw Wilson
	González of El Paso Morrison Wu
	Goodwin Muñoz, Jr. Zwiener
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 570 was adopted by the House on March
	21, 2023, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House