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Recognizing March 21, 2020 as World Down Syndrome Day in Rexburg, Idaho
Resolution No. 2020 – 06
WHEREAS, in 2011, the United Nations General Assembly designated March 21 as World
Down Syndrome Day; and
WHEREAS, 3/21 is symbolic because individuals with Down syndrome are born with
three sets of the 21st Chromosome; and
WHEREAS, one in every 700 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome
and approximately 250,000 people in the country live with Down syndrome; and
WHEREAS, the Rexburg community has many valued residents with Down syndrome;
and
WHEREAS, those Individuals have a wide range of abilities and should be afforded
equal inclusion into our community while they endeavor to reach their fullest potential; and
WHEREAS, community partners have made significant strides to assist students with
Down syndrome by integrating them into the classroom and supporting innovative programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rexburg, does hereby recognize World Down Syndrome Day in Rexburg and encourages residents and community organizations
to promote inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome and mutual respect of our citizens.
PASSED by the City Council and approved by the Mayor on March 18, 2020.
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SIGNED BY: Jerry Merrill, Mayor
ATTEST:
(Seal)
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Deborah Lovejoy, City Clerk