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NY K01051
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mary Walsh
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 21, 2026, as Down Syndrome Awareness Day in New York State, coinciding with World Down Syndrome Day's 20th anniversary
- The date 3/21 symbolically represents Trisomy 21, the presence of three copies of chromosome 21 that causes Down syndrome
- Approximately 400,000 Americans have Down syndrome, with about 6,000 babies born with the condition annually in the United States (1 in 691 births)
- Medical advances have improved life expectancy significantly, with up to 80% of adults with Down syndrome now reaching age 60 or older
- Recognizes individuals with Down syndrome as active participants in educational, occupational, social, and recreational activities in their communities
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 21, 2026, as Down Syndrome Awareness Day in the State of New York
Last Action
adopted
3/16/2026
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