SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 323
WHEREAS, World Down Syndrome Day is being held at the
State Capitol on March 21, 2023, with the theme of "With Us Not
For Us"; and
WHEREAS, Down syndrome, the most commonly occurring
chromosomal condition, occurs in individuals who have a full or
partial extra copy of chromosome 21; one of every 700 babies born
in the United States each year is born with Down syndrome; and
WHEREAS, Medical advances have significantly increased the
life expectancy of people with Down syndrome, which is now
approaching that of peers without the condition; in addition to
the advantages of modern medicine, support groups and other
resources are now available in nearly every community in the
United States; and
WHEREAS, When provided with quality education programs, a
stimulating home environment, good health care, and support from
family and friends, people with Down syndrome can lead fulfilling
and productive lives; much progress has been made through the
vision and hard work of parents, researchers, medical
professionals, and other advocates, who have helped secure the
rights of people with Down syndrome to live at home, attend
schools, access appropriate health care, get married, find work,
and contribute to society; instead of a charity-based approach,
this year's theme of "With Us Not For Us" promotes a human
rights-based approach that emphasizes the right of those with
disabilities to be treated fairly and have the same opportunities
available to others; and
WHEREAS, In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly
declared March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day; this year, the
State of Texas is joining with countries around the globe in
recognition of this special event, and all Texans are
encouraged to take part by helping to build a culture of
greater respect and inclusion for those living with Down
syndrome; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 21, 2023, as World Down
Syndrome Day at the State Capitol.
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Alvarado Hancock Nichols Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
Birdwell Huffman Paxton Birdwell Huffman Paxton
Birdwell Huffman Paxton
Blanco Hughes Perry Blanco Hughes Perry
Blanco Hughes Perry
Campbell Johnson Schwertner Campbell Johnson Schwertner
Campbell Johnson Schwertner
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Flores Menéndez West Flores Menéndez West
Flores Menéndez West
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Hall Miles Zaffirini Hall Miles Zaffirini
Hall Miles Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 21, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
Birdwell Huffman Paxton
Blanco Hughes Perry
Campbell Johnson Schwertner
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Flores Menéndez West
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Hall Miles Zaffirini