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

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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

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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 147^th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, that March 21, 2013, is designated as "Delaware Down Syndrome Day."

SYNOPSIS

This House Resolution designates the 21^st 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.