[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 48 (Thursday, March 22, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H1524]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY

  (Mr. YODER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call attention to a very special 
day in our country. Yesterday marked the seventh anniversary of Down 
Syndrome Awareness Day.
  There are over 400,000 people living in the United States with Down 
syndrome. This equates to one out of every 700 new babies born in 
America.
  Many of us personally know friends and loved ones with Down syndrome. 
Those with Down syndrome lead active and productive lives, attend 
school and work, participate in decisions that affect them, and 
contribute to society in so many wonderful ways. That's why I am a 
proud supporter of the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, the ABLE 
Act, and I will continue to do my part to spread the word about this 
and other important legislation that will help those with Down syndrome 
have the tools to succeed.
  Please help me celebrate the importance of Down Syndrome Awareness 
Day, and let's join together to champion every individual in this 
country, especially those with Down syndrome.

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