Title
Proclamation: Special Recognition 2016 World Autism Awareness Day & Autism Awareness Month
Executive Summary: Mayor Basil will recognize April 2, 2016, as World Autism Awareness Day and the month of April 2016 as Autism Awareness Month in Hudson.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Mayor Basil will recognize April 2, 2016, as World Autism Awareness Day and the month of April 2016 as Autism Awareness Month in Hudson to raise public awareness of autism and the myriad of issues surrounding autism, as well as to increase knowledge of the programs that have been and are being developed to support individuals with autism and their families.
For more information, see the Autism Speaks website at www.autismspeaks.org <http://www.autismspeaks.org>
Timing Considerations
This Proclamation recognizes April 2, 2016, as World Autism Awareness Day and the month of April 2016 as Autism Awareness Month in Hudson
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Mayor Basil will encourage citizens to join Autism Speaks in promoting autism awareness.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Elizabeth Slagle, Clerk of Council