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GA HR1371

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/26/2018

Primary Sponsor

Scott Hilton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 21, 2018, as Down Syndrome Consortium Day at the Georgia state capitol
  • Acknowledges that approximately 175 babies are born with Down syndrome in Georgia each year
  • Honors the Georgia Down Syndrome Consortium, which includes the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta, GiGi's Playhouse, the National Down Syndrome Congress, the Adult Disability Medical Home, and the Emory Down Syndrome Center
  • Pays tribute to the late Robyn Berger, whose nearly 47 years of advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities—inspired by her daughter Lori—led to service on statewide advisory boards and helped transform attitudes and care for people with disabilities
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Down Syndrome Consortium, the public, and the press

Legislative Description

Down Syndrome Consortium Day at the state capitol; March 21, 2018; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/26/2018

Full Bill Text

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