IL HR1361

Recognizes Nancy Gianni, founder of Gigi's Playhouse, as one of CNN's Heroes in 2016

Acknowledges that over 450,000 individuals with Down syndrome live in the United States, affecting over two million people when including parents and siblings

Notes that Gigi's Playhouse opened 12 years ago and now operates 31 free-standing centers throughout the United States and Mexico serving over 25,000 participants and families

States that Gigi's Playhouse provides 100% free therapeutic and educational programs so cost is never a barrier to achievement and acceptance for families

Directs presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to Nancy Gianni as an expression of esteem and respect