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HI HCR266

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

John Mizuno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes October of each year as "Down Syndrome Awareness Month" in Hawaii
  • Acknowledges that Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition, affecting approximately 1 in 733 live births
  • Notes that life expectancy for individuals with Down syndrome has increased from 25 years in 1983 to 60 years today, with improved educational integration and employment opportunities
  • Directs transmission of certified copies to the Hawaii Down Syndrome Congress and Down Syndrome Ohana of Hawaii

Legislative Description

Down Syndrome Awareness Month; Lifelong Learning Guidelines

Last Action

(H) Resolution adopted in final form.

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Health3/21/2011

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