SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 265
WHEREAS, World Down Syndrome Day is being held at the State
Capitol on March 21, 2025; 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, individuals 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; 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, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 21, 2025, as World Down
Syndrome Day at the State Capitol.
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Alvarado Hagenbuch Middleton Alvarado Hagenbuch Middleton
Alvarado Hagenbuch Middleton
Bettencourt Hall Miles Bettencourt Hall Miles
Bettencourt Hall Miles
Birdwell Hancock Nichols Birdwell Hancock Nichols
Birdwell Hancock Nichols
Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Parker Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Parker
Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Parker
Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Paxton Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Paxton
Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Paxton
Cook Huffman Perry Cook Huffman Perry
Cook Huffman Perry
Creighton Hughes Schwertner Creighton Hughes Schwertner
Creighton Hughes Schwertner
Eckhardt Johnson Sparks Eckhardt Johnson Sparks
Eckhardt Johnson Sparks
Flores Kolkhorst West Flores Kolkhorst West
Flores Kolkhorst West
Gutierrez Menéndez Zaffirini Gutierrez Menéndez Zaffirini
Gutierrez Menéndez 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 19, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hagenbuch Middleton
Bettencourt Hall Miles
Birdwell Hancock Nichols
Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Parker
Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Paxton
Cook Huffman Perry
Creighton Hughes Schwertner
Eckhardt Johnson Sparks
Flores Kolkhorst West
Gutierrez Menéndez Zaffirini