City of
Manhattan Beach
Prodamation
Wheres Workd tulism Awareness Dar was designated be the United Nations in 2007 in an ellon to cnd stigmatization and discrimination against those with autism; and (Whereas. Autsm Spectrum Disorder (Autism) is a complet newrologcal and derelopmental disabilit that opical! appears during care chikhood and impacts a person's social skills, communication, and sell-regulations, and
Whereas the theme for 2020, is "Autism and Humanity - rory Lile Has Valuc," highlighting and allirming the dignity and worth of'all autistic people as part of our shared human fiture; and (Wherers, autism allects an estimated 1 in 36 chikren, according to the Centers for Discase Control and Pretention. I is reported to occur in all racial, conic, and sociocconomic groups and ncarted times more common among boys than among girls; and (Mierers. antisen not only influences the lies of autistics but also their friends, families, and communities and it is crucial to raise avaroness, and acceptance, proride support and promote a more inclusie socich; and
()herers, autism is a direrse spectrum that varies tridely among indiriduals, cach person's experience mith autison can change orer time; and
(Where, Manhattan Beach mges cropone to recognize and celebrate the unique differences and needs of others, fostering an inclusic coironment where all individuals can participate fully in actitics and discussions; and
(Wherers. together we can create a societ that values and includes creponc.
Now Therefore Be I Rescled He 1, David Lesser, Magor of the Cis of Manhattan Beach, Calitornia, on behall of the Cis Council and the residents of Manhattan Beach, do hereby proclam April 2, 2020, as
World Hutism Arrareness Day
and encomage all citizens to commit to cmbracing avareness and acceplance today and crory das throughout the !cal.
Dated this 7'day of April 2026.
ATTEST:
City Clerk Liza Tamura
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