Bill Text: TX HR939 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing March 21, 2011, as World Down Syndrome Day.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-24 - Reported enrolled [HR939 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR939-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 939 | ||
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| WHEREAS, March 21, 2011, has been designated as World Down | ||
| Syndrome Day to raise awareness of that condition and to recognize | ||
| the vital role people with Down syndrome play in our families and | ||
| communities; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The result of a chance biological occurrence, Down | ||
| syndrome is a genetic condition that causes delays in physical and | ||
| intellectual development; the date of the observance, 3-21, | ||
| represents the three copies of chromosome 21, which is unique to | ||
| people with Down syndrome; and | ||
| WHEREAS, According to the National Down Syndrome Society, | ||
| there are more than 400,000 people living with this chromosomal | ||
| disorder in the United States today, and these individuals are | ||
| demonstrating daily the success that people with Down syndrome are | ||
| able to achieve; many of these men and women are living | ||
| independently, working in corporations and businesses, both large | ||
| and small, and participating in community activities, and children | ||
| with Down syndrome are attending regular schools, playing on Little | ||
| League teams, and enjoying rich and rewarding lives; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Over the past two decades, advancements in | ||
| scientific research have improved our understanding of | ||
| developmental disabilities, and dedicated physicians, teachers, | ||
| parents, and organizations have established programs that benefit | ||
| individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and their | ||
| communities; moreover, Down syndrome associations across Texas | ||
| have worked closely with other local and government agencies to | ||
| call attention to the achievements, needs, and potential of people | ||
| who have Down syndrome; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Parents of babies with Down syndrome can now receive | ||
| strong support that allows them to plan for their children's future | ||
| with greater confidence and optimism; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The goals of World Down Syndrome Day are to heighten | ||
| awareness and understanding and to promote dignity and opportunity, | ||
| and it is indeed a pleasure to join in supporting this worthy | ||
| initiative; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby recognize March 21, 2011, as World Down Syndrome | ||
| Day in Texas and encourage the public to learn more about the lives | ||
| and achievements of individuals with Down syndrome. | ||
| J. Davis of Harris | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 939 was adopted by the House on March | ||
| 21, 2011, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
