[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 48 Introduced in Senate (IS)]








109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. CON. RES. 48

  Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp 
     should be issued to promote public awareness of Down syndrome.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 27, 2005

    Mr. Durbin (for himself and Mr. Cornyn) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland 
                   Security and Governmental Affairs

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp 
     should be issued to promote public awareness of Down syndrome.

Whereas Down syndrome affects people of all races and economic levels;
Whereas Down syndrome is the most frequently occurring chromosomal abnormality;
Whereas 1 in every 800 to 1,000 children is born with Down syndrome;
Whereas more than 350,000 people in the United States have Down syndrome;
Whereas 5,000 children with Down syndrome are born each year;
Whereas as the mortality rate associated with Down syndrome in the United States 
        decreases, the prevalence of individuals with Down syndrome in the 
        United States will increase;
Whereas some experts project that the number of people with Down syndrome will 
        double by 2013;
Whereas individuals with Down syndrome are becoming increasingly integrated into 
        society and community organizations, such as schools, health care 
        systems, work forces, and social and recreational activities;
Whereas more and more people in the United States interact with individuals with 
        Down syndrome, increasing the need for widespread public acceptance and 
        education; and
Whereas a greater understanding of Down syndrome and advancements in treatment 
        of Down syndrome-related health problems have allowed people with Down 
        syndrome to enjoy fuller and more active lives: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That it is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a 
        commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down 
        syndrome; and
            (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend 
        to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
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