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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

COMMEMORATING JULY OF 2025 AS "FRAGILE X AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Noret, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Serpa,
McEntee, Finkelman, Kennedy, Tanzi, and Shallcross Smith

     Date Introduced: January 29, 2026

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, In July of 2000, the United States Congress designated July 22 as National

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Fragile X Awareness Day; and

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     WHEREAS, Fragile X Syndrome is a genetic disorder that can cause intellectual

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disability, behavioral challenges and physical abnormalities, and is the most common cause of

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inherited intellectual disability and the most commonly known genetic cause of autism or autism

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spectrum disorders; and

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     WHEREAS, Over 1.5 million Americans are carriers of an FXS mutation and over

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100,000 Americans have Fragile X syndrome; and

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     WHEREAS, The genetic defect causing Fragile X has been discovered and is easily

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identified by DNA testing; however, even within the medical community, it frequently goes

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undetected due to its rare nature and the lack of awareness about the syndrome; and

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     WHEREAS, Fragile X is the best key to solving autism, and treatments for Fragile X are

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likely to help people who have Alzheimer’s or other brain disorders; and

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     WHEREAS, Fragile X Syndrome Month is a time to celebrate families and individuals

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impacted by Fragile X and to raise awareness and highlight the advances in research that will find

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effective treatments and ultimately a cure; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

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commemorates July of 2025 as “Fragile X Awareness Month” in the State of Rhode Island and

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urges all Rhode Islanders to become aware, share information, and advocate for advancements in

 

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research and treatment for individuals, and support for the families, affected by Fragile X

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Syndrome; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF), and

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Little Rhody Warriors.

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