H.R. No. 500
 
 
 
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, 2025; 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, individuals 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 promote
  inclusivity and 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; 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 89th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome
  Day at the State Capitol.
 
  Moody
 
 
Burrows Guerra Morales Shaw
 
Alders Guillen Morgan
 
Allen Harless Muñoz
 
Anchía Harris Noble
 
Ashby Harris Davila Olcott
 
Barry Harrison Oliverson
 
Bell of Kaufman Hayes Ordaz
 
Bell of Montgomery Hefner Orr
 
Bernal Hernandez Patterson
 
Bhojani Hickland Paul
 
Bonnen Hinojosa Perez of El Paso
 
Bowers Holt Perez of Harris
 
Bryant Hopper Phelan
 
Buckley Howard Pierson
 
Bucy Hull Plesa
 
Bumgarner Hunter Raymond
 
Button Isaac Reynolds
 
Cain Johnson Richardson
 
Campos Jones of Dallas Rodríguez Ramos
 
Canales Jones of Harris Romero
 
Capriglione Kerwin Rose
 
Cole King Rosenthal
 
Collier Kitzman Schatzline
 
Cook LaHood Schofield
 
Cortez Lalani Schoolcraft
 
Craddick Lambert Shaheen
 
Cunningham Landgraf Shofner
 
Curry Leach Simmons
 
Darby Leo Wilson Slawson
 
A. Davis of Dallas Little Smithee
 
Y. Davis of Dallas Longoria Spiller
 
Dean Lopez of Bexar Swanson
 
DeAyala Lopez of Cameron Talarico
 
Dorazio Louderback Tepper
 
Dutton Lowe Thompson
 
Dyson Lozano Tinderholt
 
Fairly Lujan Toth
 
Flores Luther Troxclair
 
Frank Manuel Turner
 
Gámez Martinez VanDeaver
 
Garcia of Bexar Martinez Fischer Vasut
 
Garcia of Dallas McLaughlin Villalobos
 
Garcia Hernandez McQueeney Virdell
 
Gates Metcalf Vo
 
Gerdes Meyer Walle
 
Geren Meza Ward Johnson
 
Gervin-Hawkins Money Wharton
 
González of Dallas Moody Wilson
 
González of El Paso Morales of Harris Wu
 
Goodwin Morales of Maverick Zwiener
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 500 was adopted by the House on March
  19, 2025, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House