Bill Text: TX HR570 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing March 21, 2023, as World Down Syndrome Day at the State Capitol.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-21 - Reported enrolled [HR570 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR570-Enrolled.html

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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House