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DE HCR59
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
6/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Helene Keeley
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AI Summary
- Designates October 2010 as "Dwarfism Awareness Month" in Delaware
- Recognizes approximately 30,000 people in the United States and 651,000 internationally have a type of dwarfism, with over 200 distinct forms
- Acknowledges Little People of America, a national support organization with approximately 6,500 members and 70 chapters across all 50 states
- Notes that 80% of people with dwarfism have average-height parents and siblings, and typical adult height ranges from 2'8" to 4'5"
- Directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the President of Little People of America at their national headquarters in Tustin, California
Legislative Description
Recognizing The Month Of October, 2010, As “dwarfism Awareness Month” In The State Of Delaware.
Last Action
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT
6/30/2010
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