PRINTER'S NO. 1192

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

No.

193

Session of

2023

INTRODUCED BY MARTIN, PHILLIPS-HILL, BROOKS, STREET, LAUGHLIN,

ROTHMAN, HUTCHINSON, HAYWOOD, COSTA, BROWN, FONTANA,

PENNYCUICK, COLEMAN AND CULVER, OCTOBER 31, 2023

WHEREAS, The most common form of Down syndrome, trisomy 21,

is due to an error in cell division just prior to or during

conception, with the 21st chromosome dividing in three instead

of two, resulting in 47 chromosomes per cell instead of 46; and

WHEREAS, According to the most recent estimates of the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were

more than 250,000 individuals of various ethnic, racial,

religious and socioeconomic groups with Down syndrome living in

the United States; and

WHEREAS, Thanks to advances in medical treatments and

Down syndrome stands closer to the upper 300,000 figure; and

WHEREAS, Early intervention, appropriate speech, physical and

occupational therapies and quality education programs enable

individuals with Down syndrome to adapt and thrive; and

WHEREAS, With interventions, programs and the support of

family and community, individuals with Down syndrome attend

school and participate in postsecondary opportunities, with many

going on to college, obtaining full-time employment, entering

into marriage and fully participating in their communities;

therefore be it