SR265 - Recognizing March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day.

          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.     King     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     Patrick, President of the Senate             ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 19, 2025.             ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate             ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate