[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 206 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 206

 To designate the month of October 1993 and October 1994 as ``National 
                    Down Syndrome Awareness Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             May  27, 1993

Ms. Norton (for herself and Mr. Ravenel) introduced the following joint 
  resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and 
                             Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
 To designate the month of October 1993 and October 1994 as ``National 
                    Down Syndrome Awareness Month''.

Whereas advancements in education, research, and public awareness are continuing 
        to improve the quality of life for people with Down Syndrome;
Whereas approximately 5,000 children are born with Down Syndrome annually in the 
        United States;
Whereas ignorance, prejudices, myths, and stereotypes regarding Down Syndrome 
        can be overcome only through increased awareness and education;
Whereas, through the efforts of concerned physicians, educators, parent groups, 
        and the National Down Syndrome Society, programs are encouraging 
        communities to include people with Down Syndrome in all school programs, 
        to provide vocational training for individuals with Down Syndrome in 
        preparation for entering the work force, and to prepare young adults 
        with Down Syndrome for independent living and jobs in the community;
Whereas television media has greatly augmented such public awareness and 
        education efforts by casting actors with Down Syndrome and offering 
        programming that accurately and positively depicts the everyday, 
        personal and familial effects of living with individuals with Down 
        Syndrome; and
Whereas many people with Down Syndrome who perform such activities as attending 
        regular schools, playing on Little League teams, working in corporations 
        and businesses large and small, and volunteering in communities 
        demonstrate daily the successes people with Down Syndrome are able to 
        achieve: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the months of October 
1993 and October 1994, are each designated as ``National Down Syndrome 
Awareness Month''. The President is requested to issue a proclamation 
calling on the people of the United States to observe such months with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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