[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 104 (Wednesday, July 27, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S9188]
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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 48--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT 
   A COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP SHOULD BE ISSUED TO PROMOTE PUBLIC 
                       AWARENESS OF DOWN SYNDROME

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

                            S. Con. Res. 48

       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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