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| 2026 -- H 7406 Enacted 01/29/2026 |
| 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 |
| WHEREAS, In July of 2000, the United States Congress designated July 22 as National |
| Fragile X Awareness Day; and |
| WHEREAS, Fragile X Syndrome is a genetic disorder that can cause intellectual |
| disability, behavioral challenges and physical abnormalities, and is the most common cause of |
| inherited intellectual disability and the most commonly known genetic cause of autism or autism |
| spectrum disorders; and |
| WHEREAS, Over 1.5 million Americans are carriers of an FXS mutation and over |
| 100,000 Americans have Fragile X syndrome; and |
| WHEREAS, The genetic defect causing Fragile X has been discovered and is easily |
| identified by DNA testing; however, even within the medical community, it frequently goes |
| undetected due to its rare nature and the lack of awareness about the syndrome; and |
| WHEREAS, Fragile X is the best key to solving autism, and treatments for Fragile X are |
| likely to help people who have Alzheimer’s or other brain disorders; and |
| WHEREAS, Fragile X Syndrome Month is a time to celebrate families and individuals |
| impacted by Fragile X and to raise awareness and highlight the advances in research that will find |
| effective treatments and ultimately a cure; now, therefore be it |
| RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby |
| commemorates July of 2025 as “Fragile X Awareness Month” in the State of Rhode Island and |
| urges all Rhode Islanders to become aware, share information, and advocate for advancements in |
| research and treatment for individuals, and support for the families, affected by Fragile X |
| Syndrome; and be it further |
| RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to |
| transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF), and |
| Little Rhody Warriors. |
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