BILL ANALYSIS H.C.R. 102 By: Brimer 05-02-95 Committee Report (Unamended) BACKGROUND About 5,000 children are born with Down syndrome each year, and the number is expected to double within the next decade. In recent years, the U.S. Congress has designated October as "National Down Syndrome Month" in an effort to promote education, awareness, and understanding of this genetic disorder. PURPOSE To declare October 1995 and October 1996 as Down Syndrome Month in Texas. SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE ACTION The resolution was considered by the Public Health Committee in a public hearing on May 2, 1995. The resolution was reported favorably without amendment, with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars, by a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 PNV, and 3 absent.