A Proclamation of the City Council
of the City of Commerce Designating the
Month of April 2023 as
“Autism Awareness” Month
Whereas, autism has gained national attention through organizations like Autism Speaks, who work to inform the public about autism and the resources available for families; and, Whereas, more than 75 million of the world’s population live with an autism spectrum disorder and the prevalence of autism in U.S. children increased from 2000 (1 in 150) to 2020 (1 in 44). Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability; and, Whereas, the United Nations sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. This year marks the 16th annual World Autism Awareness Day; and, Whereas, autism was added as a special education exceptionality in 1991 and is now the sixth most commonly classified disability in the United States; and, Whereas, autism is a spectrum disorder that ranges from mild to severe. The Commerce Public Library is here to provide information and educational resources for its community on a variety of topics, including autism.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Commerce does hereby proclaim the month of April 2023 as “Autism Awareness Month”, and encourage all residents to visit the Commerce Public Library’s Social Media platforms to view the many resources available about the subject of autism.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of April, 2023.
Oralia Y. Rebollo
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lena Shumway
City Clerk