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Designating March 2022 as “World Down Syndrome Month” and supporting the goals and ideals of World Down Syndrome Month.

S. Res. 554 · 117th Congress · Mar 21, 2022 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

Designating March 2022 as World Down Syndrome Month and supporting the goals and ideals of World Down Syndrome Month.

That the Senate—
(1)
designates March 2022 as “World Down Syndrome Month”;
(2)
supports the goals and ideals of World Down Syndrome Month;
(3)
celebrates the significant contributions that individuals with Down syndrome make to their families, their communities, the United States, and the world;
(4)
is committed to promoting the health, education, employment, well-being, community inclusion and support, and inherent dignity of all children and adults with Down syndrome;
(5)
supports the advancement of scientific and medical research benefitting individuals with Down syndrome through the national and international endeavors of the National Institutes of Health, including through the INCLUDE project, focused on improving health outcomes for individuals with Down syndrome; and
(6)
encourages awareness and education regarding Down syndrome, including for new and expectant parents.