Congressman Sessions of Texas and Congressman Langevin of Rhode Island have introduced bill H CON RES 247 which states the importance of a Down Syndrome Awareness Postage Stamp. Such a stamp will need to be approved by the Citizens Stamp Advisory Council, but a bill stating its importance will go a long way toward seeing it actually created! The process of creating, approving and implementing a new stamp can take as long as three years, so the passage of this bill will speed the process along. As parents and friends of people with Down syndrome, you know the importance of Down syndrome awareness!

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Dear Congressman,

I am writing to let you know that I support Congressman Sessions’ and Congressman Langevin’s Bill HCONRES247 which directs the USPS to create a Down Syndrome Awareness Postage Stamp. I am asking you as my representative to PLEASE sign on as a cosponsor to HCONRES247. This bill will be a step in bringing about positive awareness of individuals with Down syndrome.

Sincerely,