[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 781 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 781

   Supporting the goals and ideals of Down Syndrome Awareness Month.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 25, 2009

Mr. Sensenbrenner (for himself, Mrs. McMorris Rodgers, Mr. Smith of New 
  Jersey, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Kirk, and Mr. 
 Coble) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                    Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Supporting the goals and ideals of Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Whereas one in approximately every 800 babies born in the United States has Down 
        syndrome and more than 350,000 people in the United States alone are 
        living with this genetic condition;
Whereas Down syndrome affects people of all ages, races, and economic levels and 
        is the most frequently occurring chromosomal abnormality;
Whereas the life expectancy of people with Down syndrome has increased 
        dramatically in recent decades--from age 25 in 1983 to 56 today;
Whereas advancements in education, research and advocacy have had a tremendous 
        impact on the opportunities that individuals with Down syndrome have to 
        live healthy and fulfilling lives;
Whereas parents of babies with Down syndrome should receive the education and 
        support they need to understand this condition and acquire new hope for 
        the future of their children;
Whereas the Congress should work with Down syndrome advocacy and education 
        organizations to increase the awareness of the American public as a 
        whole to the true nature of this condition and dispel the stubborn myths 
        about the degree to which it is disabling;
Whereas promoting the acceptance and inclusion of individuals born with this 
        genetic condition will help them achieve their full potential in all 
        aspects of their lives; and
Whereas the National Association for Down Syndrome has designated October as 
        National Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Congress--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Down Syndrome 
        Awareness Month; and
            (2) should work with health care providers and Down 
        syndrome advocacy organizations to encourage awareness and 
        education regarding Down syndrome.
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