SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 458
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Harlingen in recognizing April 4, 2015, as
Harlingen Area Autism Awareness Day; and
WHEREAS, Persons with autism and autism spectrum disorder
typically have varying levels of difficulty in social
interaction and verbal and nonverbal communication and manifest
repetitive behaviors; both are disorders in brain development
that can affect any individual, regardless of race, religion,
socioeconomic status, or geography; and
WHEREAS, One in 68 children in the nation are diagnosed
with autism, and this incidence is significantly higher than 10
years ago; Texas has more than 96,000 children living with a form
of autism spectrum disorder, the second largest population of
children in the United States diagnosed with the spectrum; and
WHEREAS, There is no known single cause for autism, yet
early diagnosis and intervention are paramount to effective
treatment and can dramatically improve outcomes; and
WHEREAS, Harlingen Area Autism Awareness Day is being
celebrated in conjunction with Autism Awareness Month and is an
opportunity to inform the general public about autism and to
celebrate the unique talents and qualities of individuals who
live with the autism spectrum disorder; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby recognize the citizens of Harlingen and
the surrounding area for their efforts to raise awareness of
autism and autism spectrum disorder and extend to them best
wishes for a successful Harlingen Area Autism Awareness Day;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
memento of this special day.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 7, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate