Bill Text: WV SR44 | 2017 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Designating March 21, 2017, as Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2017-03-21 - Completed legislative action [SR44 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2017-SR44-Introduced.html
SENATE RESOLUTION 44
(By Senators Mullins, Beach, Plymale, Stollings, Boso, Prezioso, Takubo and Cline)
[Introduced March 21, 2017]
Designating March 21, 2017, as Down Syndrome Awareness Day.
Whereas, There are 1 in 700 babies born with Down syndrome each year; and
Whereas, Individuals with Down syndrome, like all others, have the right to live, work and fully participate in their communities in order to attain their goals and dreams; and
Whereas, Individuals with Down syndrome have the right to a free and appropriate public education alongside their peers without disabilities so they can learn and develop to their fullest potential; and
Whereas, Individuals with Down syndrome have the right to an equal opportunity to live full productive lives as valued community members in the neighborhoods of their choice; and
Whereas, People with Down syndrome have the right to receive the support they need to exercise self-determination, achieve independence and become productive employees; and
Whereas, The Down Syndrome Network of West Virginia has become a statewide organization to enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and to increase awareness and acceptance of individuals with Down syndrome; and
Whereas, The purpose of Down Syndrome Awareness Day is to increase awareness and understanding of our legislators, administrators, policymakers and the public about the issues that are important to individuals with Down syndrome; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates March 21, 2017, as Down Syndrome Awareness Day; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of Down Syndrome Awareness Day.