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SCR52 • 2025

RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 15, 2025, AS “ANGELMAN SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 15, 2025, AS “ANGELMAN SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

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This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Paradee
Last action
2025-04-15
Official status
Passed Senate 4/15/25
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details on who is affected by this resolution beyond raising general awareness.

Recognizing Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day

A bill that declares February 15, 2025, as 'Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day' in Delaware to raise awareness about the rare neuro-genetic disorder.

What This Bill Does

  • Declares February 15, 2025, as Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day in Delaware.

Terms To Know

Angelman Syndrome
A rare neuro-genetic disorder that occurs in one in 15,000 live births and affects approximately 500,000 individuals worldwide.
UBE3A gene
The specific gene on chromosome 15 that is not functioning properly in people with Angelman syndrome.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not provide funding or direct medical support for individuals with Angelman syndrome.
  • It only recognizes a day to raise awareness and does not change any laws or regulations.

Bill History

  1. 2025-04-15 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced in Senate

  2. 2025-04-15 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Official Summary Text

RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 15, 2025, AS “ANGELMAN SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
This concurrent resolution recognizes February 15, 2025, as “Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day” in the State of Delaware.

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SPONSOR:

Sen. Paradee & Rep. Lynn

Sens. Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Hilovsky, K. Johnson, Ross Levin

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 52

RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 15, 2025, AS “ANGELMAN SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, Angelman syndrome is a rare neuro-genetic disorder that occurs in one in 15,000 live births and affects approximately 500,000 individuals worldwide; and

WHEREAS, Angelman syndrome is caused by a loss of function of the UBE3A gene in the 15

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chromosome derived from the mother, and which is needed to develop and control speech and movement; and

WHEREAS, individuals with Angelman syndrome begin experiencing developmental delays starting between 6 and 12 months, and these developmental delays are often the first signs of Angelman syndrome; and

WHEREAS, in addition to delayed development, Angelman syndrome causes problems with speech and balance, mental disability, and, sometimes, seizures; and

WHEREAS, Angelman syndrome shares symptoms and characteristics with other disorders, including autism, cerebral palsy, and Prader-Willi syndrome, and

WHEREAS, individuals with Angelman syndrome have an overall happy and excitable demeanor, and they smile and laugh often; and

WHEREAS, Angelman syndrome is rare; most individuals with Angelman syndrome do not have a family history of the syndrome, and researchers often do not know what causes the genetic changes that result in the disease; and

WHEREAS, Angelman syndrome can lead to several complications, including trouble feeding, hyperactivity, sleep troubles, scoliosis, and obesity; and

WHEREAS, the treatment of Angelman syndrome focuses on managing medical, sleep, and developmental issues; and

WHEREAS, there is currently no cure for Angelman syndrome, but organizations, such as the Angelman Syndrome Foundation, note that, with further research, there may be a cure in the future; and

WHEREAS, organizations worldwide recognize February 15

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as International Angelman Day to raise awareness about Angelman syndrome.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of 153

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General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that February 15, 2025, is recognized as “Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day”.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Assembly affirms the importance of raising awareness of Angelman syndrome to ensure effective screening, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease.

SYNOPSIS

This concurrent resolution recognizes February 15, 2025, as “Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day” in the State of Delaware.

Author: Senator Paradee