Bill Text: DE HR6 | 2013-2014 | 147th General Assembly | Draft


Bill Title: Proclaiming March 21, 2013 “delaware Down Syndrome Day.”

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2013-03-21 - Passed in House by Voice Vote [HR6 Detail]

Download: Delaware-2013-HR6-Draft.html


SPONSOR:

Rep. M. Smith on behalf of all Representatives

 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

147th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 6

PROCLAIMING MARCH 21, 2013 "DELAWARE DOWN SYNDROME DAY."


WHEREAS, March 21, 2013, marks the 8th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day, a day to raise global awareness of what Down syndrome is, what it means to have Down syndrome, and how people with Down syndrome are a beautiful and vital part of our communities; and

WHEREAS, about 1 in 700 (or 6,000) babies are born each year with Down syndrome in the United States; and

WHEREAS, nationwide there are more than 400,000 individuals with Down syndrome; and

WHEREAS, each person with Down syndrome has his or her own unique personalities and abilities, and it is important to recognize them; and

WHEREAS, Delawareans with Down syndrome attend school, work, participate in decisions that affect them and contribute to society in many wonderful ways; and

WHEREAS, Delawareans with Down syndrome share the same rights as all Delawareans to live life as they choose in their homes, and pursue their educationaland employment dreams; and

WHEREAS, we hereby celebrate the talents and gifts of people with Down syndrome, and honor the contributions these individuals make in our community; and

WHEREAS, we hereby recognize the love, support and commitment of families, friends, and loved ones of people with Down syndrome.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives of the 147th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, that March 21, 2013, is designated as "Delaware Down Syndrome Day."


SYNOPSIS

This House Resolution designates the 21st day of the Month of March, 2013 as "Delaware Down Syndrome Day" and celebrates the beauty and contributions that people with Down syndrome make in Delaware.

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