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This joint resolution designates March 21, 2025, as "Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day", recognizing the significance of this date in raising global awareness about Down syndrome. The resolution highlights that approximately 1 in 700 babies are born with Down syndrome in the United States, with over 400,000 individuals nationwide living with the condition. It emphasizes that people with Down syndrome have unique personalities and abilities, and can actively participate in society by attending school, working, and contributing to their communities. The resolution celebrates the talents and rights of individuals with Down syndrome, acknowledges the support of their families and friends, and recognizes the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware's efforts in supporting over 450 individuals through programs and resources. The date of March 21 was specifically chosen to symbolize the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome that causes Down syndrome, and the resolution aims to create a unified global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion, and wellbeing of people with Down syndrome.

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