Bill Text: TX SR491 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing March 21, 2011, as World Down Syndrome Day.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-21 - Reported enrolled [SR491 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR491-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| join Down Syndrome International and the Down Syndrome | ||
| Association of Central Texas in observing March 21, 2011, as | ||
| World Down Syndrome Day; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Begun in 2006, World Down Syndrome Day serves to | ||
| promote public awareness and understanding of Down syndrome and | ||
| related issues, to mobilize support for the well-being of those | ||
| with this condition, and to encourage recognition of their | ||
| dignity and their rights; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The 21st day of the third month of the year was | ||
| chosen to signify the uniqueness of the syndrome's triplication | ||
| of the 21st chromosome; numerous events are planned throughout | ||
| the world to commemorate this special occasion, and many of them | ||
| are designed to showcase the abilities, talents, and | ||
| accomplishments of persons with Down syndrome; and | ||
| WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that a day be set aside to | ||
| recognize the contributions that persons with Down syndrome have | ||
| made to our society; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd | ||
| Legislature, hereby commend Down Syndrome International on its | ||
| commitment to improving the lives of those with Down syndrome and | ||
| extend best wishes for a memorable and successful World Down | ||
| Syndrome Day; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor | ||
| of this special day. | ||
| Watson | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on March 21, 2011. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
