Bill Text: TX HR939 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing March 21, 2011, as World Down Syndrome Day.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
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 | ||
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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. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||