| 1 | | - | Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 148 CHAPTER 52 Relative to Down syndrome awareness. [ Filed with Secretary of State April 19, 2024. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 148, Joe Patterson. California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and Day.This measure would proclaim the week of March 17, 2024, to March 23, 2024, inclusive as California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and March 21, 2024, 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; andWHEREAS, 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; andWHEREAS, 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 itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the week of March 17, 2024, to March 23, 2024, inclusive is proclaimed California Down Syndrome Awareness Week, and March 21, 2024, 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 18, 2024 Passed IN Senate April 18, 2024 Passed IN Assembly March 21, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 148Introduced by Assembly Members Joe Patterson and Grayson(Coauthors: Assembly Members Addis, Aguiar-Curry, Alanis, Alvarez, Bains, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman, Boerner, Bonta, Bryan, Calderon, Juan Carrillo, Cervantes, Chen, Connolly, Dixon, Flora, Mike Fong, Vince Fong, Friedman, Gabriel, Gallagher, Garcia, Gipson, Haney, Holden, Hoover, Jackson, Jones-Sawyer, Kalra, Lackey, Low, Lowenthal, Maienschein, McCarty, McKinnor, Muratsuchi, Stephanie Nguyen, Ortega, Pacheco, Papan, Jim Patterson, Pellerin, Petrie-Norris, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Reyes, Luz Rivas, Robert Rivas, Rodriguez, Blanca Rubio, Sanchez, Santiago, Schiavo, Soria, Ta, Ting, Valencia, Waldron, Wallis, Ward, Wicks, Wilson, and Wood)February 21, 2024 Relative to Down syndrome awareness. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 148, Joe Patterson. California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and Day.This measure would proclaim the week of March 17, 2024, to March 23, 2024, inclusive as California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and March 21, 2024, 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; andWHEREAS, 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; andWHEREAS, 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 itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the week of March 17, 2024, to March 23, 2024, inclusive is proclaimed California Down Syndrome Awareness Week, and March 21, 2024, 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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