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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, March 21, 2011, has been designated as World Down |
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Syndrome Day to raise awareness of that condition and to recognize |
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the vital role people with Down syndrome play in our families and |
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communities; and |
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WHEREAS, The result of a chance biological occurrence, Down |
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syndrome is a genetic condition that causes delays in physical and |
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intellectual development; the date of the observance, 3-21, |
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represents the three copies of chromosome 21, which is unique to |
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people with Down syndrome; and |
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WHEREAS, According to the National Down Syndrome Society, |
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there are more than 400,000 people living with this chromosomal |
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disorder in the United States today, and these individuals are |
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demonstrating daily the success that people with Down syndrome are |
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able to achieve; many of these men and women are living |
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independently, working in corporations and businesses, both large |
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and small, and participating in community activities, and children |
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with Down syndrome are attending regular schools, playing on Little |
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League teams, and enjoying rich and rewarding lives; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the past two decades, advancements in |
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scientific research have improved our understanding of |
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developmental disabilities, and dedicated physicians, teachers, |
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parents, and organizations have established programs that benefit |
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individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and their |
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communities; moreover, Down syndrome associations across Texas |
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have worked closely with other local and government agencies to |
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call attention to the achievements, needs, and potential of people |
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who have Down syndrome; and |
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WHEREAS, Parents of babies with Down syndrome can now receive |
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strong support that allows them to plan for their children's future |
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with greater confidence and optimism; and |
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WHEREAS, The goals of World Down Syndrome Day are to heighten |
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awareness and understanding and to promote dignity and opportunity, |
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and it is indeed a pleasure to join in supporting this worthy |
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initiative; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 21, 2011, as World Down Syndrome |
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Day in Texas and encourage the public to learn more about the lives |
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and achievements of individuals with Down syndrome. |
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J. Davis of Harris |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 939 was adopted by the House on March |
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21, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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