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Special Recognition of World Autism Month and World Autism Awareness Day
Executive Summary: This Proclamation recognizes the month of April 2019 as World Autism Month and April 2, 2019 as World Autism Awareness Day in Hudson. Representatives from Autism Speaks and the Autism Society of Greater Akron will be in attendance to accept this Proclamation.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Recognition of the month of April 2019 as World Autism Month will help to raise public awareness of autism and the myriad of issues surrounding autism, as well as to help increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism.
For more information, see websites for Autism Speaks and Autism Society of Greater Akron.
Timing Considerations
This Proclamation recognizes the month of April 2019 as World Autism Month and April 2, 2019 as World Autism Awareness Day in Hudson.
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Suggested Action
I encourage citizens to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder.
Submitted by,
David A. Basil, Mayor