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<ns0:AuthorText authorType="LEAD_AUTHOR">Introduced by Senator Grayson</ns0:AuthorText>
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<ns0:Title> Relative to California Down Syndrome Awareness Month and California Down Syndrome Awareness Day. </ns0:Title>
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<html:p>This measure would proclaim the month of March 2025 as California Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The measure would also proclaim March 21, 2025, as California Down Syndrome Awareness Day, and would encourage all Californians to support and participate in related activities. </html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that occurs in 1 out of every 700 to 1,000 births; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, Down syndrome affects all races and ethnicities; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, 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; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, Down syndrome causes delays in physical and intellectual development and is the most common cause of intellectual disabilities; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, 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; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, 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 </html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, The inherent dignity, worth, and valuable contributions of persons with Down syndrome 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; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, 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; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, This inclusiveness facilitates the participation of individuals with Down syndrome in society and helps them fulfill their personal potential; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, The Buddy Walk program of the National Down Syndrome Society 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; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, 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 </html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, The 21st day of the third month was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome; now, therefore, be it </html:p>
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<html:i>Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring,</html:i>
That March 2025 is proclaimed California Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and March 21, 2025, is proclaimed California Down Syndrome Day; and be it further
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<html:i>Resolved,</html:i>
That all Californians are encouraged to support and participate in related activities; and be it further
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That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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