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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The Autism Society of Central Texas has provided meaningful assistance to thousands of
individuals with autism for 27 years and hundreds of families have received support in the form of
education, information, referrals, advocacy, recreational activities and support groups; and
WHEREAS, The Autism Society of Central Texas spreads awareness about autism. Autism is the
fastest growing developmental disability. The incidence of autism has increased in recent years to an
approximate occurrence of 1 in 68 births – nearly twice as great as the 2004 rate of 1 in 125 – and almost 1 in
42 boys. People with autism typically have severe difficulties with communication, behavior and social
relationships; and
WHEREAS, The Autism Society of Central Texas promotes autism acceptance and awareness of
individuals with autism and their families year round and would like to highlight autism awareness in the
month of April; and
WHEREAS, The Autism Society of Central Texas is celebrating its 9th year in Georgetown with an
annual bike ride and fun run to promote autism awareness; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, do hereby proclaim April, 2017 as
AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
In Georgetown, Texas