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DE HCR37
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
1/29/2014
Primary Sponsor
Valerie Longhurst
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AI Summary
- Designates October 2014 as "Dwarfism Awareness Month" in Delaware to raise positive awareness and address misconceptions about dwarfism
- Recognizes that an estimated 30,000 people in the United States and 651,700 internationally have a form of dwarfism, with more than 200 distinct forms existing
- Acknowledges Little People of America, a national support organization with approximately 7,000 members and 70 chapters in all 50 states, which provides support, education, and scholarships
- Affirms that people with dwarfism serve as mothers, fathers, children, students, teachers, business professionals, doctors, engineers, and artists throughout Delaware
- Requires copies of the resolution to be sent to Delaware's Department of Health & Social Services and Gary Arnold, President of Little People of America, at their national headquarters in Tustin, California
Legislative Description
Recognizing The Month Of October 2014 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
1/29/2014
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