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National Down Syndrome Awareness Month Celebration at Bonnie Garcia Elementary School


Posted Date: 10/15/2018

National Down Syndrome Awareness Month Celebration at Bonnie Garcia Elementary School

United ISD held its annual National Down Syndrome Awareness Month Celebration at Bonnie Garcia Elementary School.  National Down Syndrome Month is celebrated every year to promote programs and issues regarding education, advocacy, awareness, and the inclusion of children with Down syndrome.  Down Moms of Laredo and the parents of students who attend Bonnie Garcia addressed the audience to promote kindness and acceptance.  Mayor Pete Saenz, Judge Tano Tijerina, and City Council members Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. (Dist. 1) and Vidal Rodriguez (Dist. 2), also shared their personal stories with the audience.  The Special Education classes at Bonnie Garcia students performed in honor of their special celebration and followed the performance with a balloon release. United ISD wishes to promote understanding, kindness, and acceptance of all children.

People Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Pictured from left to right:  Assistant Superintendent for Administration/Support Services, Mr. Mike Garza; City of Laredo Councilman for district 1, Rudy Gonzalez; North Sector Director of Special Education, Ms. Claudia Dovalina Guzman; Executive Director of Special Education, Ms. Cynthia Ramirez; Principal of Bonnie Garcia Elementary, Ms. Patricia Lañas; Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Roberto J. Santos; City of Laredo Mayor, Pete Saenz; Associate Superintendent for Student Support Services, Mr. Eduardo Zuñiga, and Associate Superintendent  of Human Resources, Mr. David Garcia.

People reading a proclamation

City of Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz and Judge Tano Tijerina are joined by City Council members Rudy Gonzalez, Jr (Dist. 1) and Vidal Rodriguez (Dist. 2) for the reading of the National Down Syndrome Awareness Month proclamation.

Balloon release

Students, parents and special guests release balloons at United USD’s National Down Syndrome Awareness Month celebration.

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