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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2013 - 2014
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | October 2, 2013 02:37 PM |
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| From: | Representative Martin T. Causer |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Down Syndrome Awareness Month - October 2013 |
| In the near future, I plan to introduce a resolution designating October 2013, as “Down Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Down Syndrome is a common genetic condition that occurs in approximately one in every 800 births. Over 400,000 Americans of various ethnic, racial, religious and socioeconomic groups are diagnosed with Down Syndrome. While people with Down Syndrome are at a higher risk for various medical conditions, advances in treatments enable them to lead healthy lives. Life expectancy for individuals with this condition has increased from 25 years of age in 1983 to 60 years of age today. With early intervention, therapies, quality education and support from families and their communities, individuals with Down Syndrome adapt and thrive. Many people with Down Syndrome attend school, participate in postsecondary opportunities, with many going on to college, obtain full-time employment, enter into marriage and fully participate in their communities. Please join me in cosponsoring this important resolution. |
Introduced as HR501