| 1 | | - | Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 160 CHAPTER 40Relative to Down syndrome awareness. [ Filed with Secretary of State April 15, 2022. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 160, Mathis. California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and Day.This measure would proclaim March 20, 2022, to March 26, 2022, as California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and March 21, 2022, as California Down Syndrome Day, and would encourage all Californians to support and participate in related activities.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that occurs in one out of every 700 to 1,000 births; andWHEREAS, Down syndrome affects all races and ethnicities; andWHEREAS, Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21. This additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome; andWHEREAS, Down syndrome causes delays in physical and intellectual development and is the most common cause of intellectual disabilities; andWHEREAS, Down syndrome can also cause additional medical problems, including, but not limited to, heart defects, hearing problems, vision impairment, upper respiratory infections, and intestinal and thyroid problems; andWHEREAS, Adequate access to health care, early intervention programs, and inclusive education, as well as appropriate research, are vital to the growth and development of individuals with Down syndrome; and WHEREAS, The inherent dignity and worth of persons with Down syndrome, their valuable contributions as promoters of well-being and diversity of their communities, and the importance of their individual autonomy and independence, including the freedom to make their own choices, should be recognized; andWHEREAS, Individuals with Down syndrome attend school, work, participate in decisions that affect them, have meaningful relationships, vote, and contribute to society in many wonderful ways; andWHEREAS, This inclusiveness facilitates the participation of individuals with Down syndrome in society and helps them fulfill their personal potential; andWHEREAS, The National Buddy Walk Program helps raise awareness and funds for programs that benefit people with Down syndrome and their families, and the Special Olympics raises awareness and allows individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities to discover new strengths and abilities, skills, and success; andWHEREAS, In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day, to be observed every year beginning in 2012, and invited all to observe World Down Syndrome Day in order to raise public awareness of Down syndrome; and WHEREAS, The 21st day of the third month was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome that causes Down syndrome; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That March 20, 2022, to March 26, 2022, is proclaimed California Down Syndrome Awareness Week, and March 21, 2022, is proclaimed California Down Syndrome Day; and be it furtherResolved, That all Californians are encouraged to support and participate in related activities; and be it furtherResolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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| 1 | + | Enrolled April 08, 2022 Passed IN Senate April 07, 2022 Passed IN Assembly March 21, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 160Introduced by Assembly Members Mathis and Grayson(Coauthors: Assembly Members Aguiar-Curry, Arambula, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman, Bigelow, Bloom, Boerner Horvath, Mia Bonta, Bryan, Calderon, Carrillo, Cervantes, Choi, Cooley, Cooper, Megan Dahle, Daly, Davies, Flora, Mike Fong, Friedman, Gabriel, Gallagher, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Gipson, Gray, Holden, Irwin, Jones-Sawyer, Kalra, Kiley, Lackey, Lee, Levine, Low, Maienschein, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Mullin, Muratsuchi, Nazarian, Nguyen, ODonnell, Patterson, Petrie-Norris, Quirk, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Rendon, Reyes, Luz Rivas, Rodriguez, Blanca Rubio, Salas, Santiago, Seyarto, Smith, Stone, Ting, Valladares, Villapudua, Voepel, Waldron, Ward, Akilah Weber, Wicks, and Wood)March 14, 2022Relative to Down syndrome awareness. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 160, Mathis. California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and Day.This measure would proclaim March 20, 2022, to March 26, 2022, as California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and March 21, 2022, as California Down Syndrome Day, and would encourage all Californians to support and participate in related activities.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that occurs in one out of every 700 to 1,000 births; andWHEREAS, Down syndrome affects all races and ethnicities; andWHEREAS, Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21. This additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome; andWHEREAS, Down syndrome causes delays in physical and intellectual development and is the most common cause of intellectual disabilities; andWHEREAS, Down syndrome can also cause additional medical problems, including, but not limited to, heart defects, hearing problems, vision impairment, upper respiratory infections, and intestinal and thyroid problems; andWHEREAS, Adequate access to health care, early intervention programs, and inclusive education, as well as appropriate research, are vital to the growth and development of individuals with Down syndrome; and WHEREAS, The inherent dignity and worth of persons with Down syndrome, their valuable contributions as promoters of well-being and diversity of their communities, and the importance of their individual autonomy and independence, including the freedom to make their own choices, should be recognized; andWHEREAS, Individuals with Down syndrome attend school, work, participate in decisions that affect them, have meaningful relationships, vote, and contribute to society in many wonderful ways; andWHEREAS, This inclusiveness facilitates the participation of individuals with Down syndrome in society and helps them fulfill their personal potential; andWHEREAS, The National Buddy Walk Program helps raise awareness and funds for programs that benefit people with Down syndrome and their families, and the Special Olympics raises awareness and allows individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities to discover new strengths and abilities, skills, and success; andWHEREAS, In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day, to be observed every year beginning in 2012, and invited all to observe World Down Syndrome Day in order to raise public awareness of Down syndrome; and WHEREAS, The 21st day of the third month was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome that causes Down syndrome; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That March 20, 2022, to March 26, 2022, is proclaimed California Down Syndrome Awareness Week, and March 21, 2022, is proclaimed California Down Syndrome Day; and be it furtherResolved, That all Californians are encouraged to support and participate in related activities; and be it furtherResolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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