SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 381
WHEREAS, April is World Autism Month, and April 4, 2023, is
being set aside as Texas Autism Advocacy Day at the State
Capitol, providing a fitting opportunity to honor the Autism
Society of America and the Autism Society of Texas for their
outstanding work to promote better understanding of autism; and
WHEREAS, Autism is a complex, lifelong developmental
condition that typically appears during early childhood, and it
can impact a person's social skills, communication,
relationships, and self-regulation; according to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention's Autism and Developmental
Disabilities Monitoring Network, about 1 in every 44 children in
the United States is identified with autism spectrum disorder,
compared with 1 in 150 three decades ago; and
WHEREAS, One of the oldest autism-focused grassroots
organizations in the United States, ASA launched a nationwide
effort in 1970 to promote autism awareness and improve the
quality of life for those affected by the disorder; the
organization went on to establish a branch in Texas in 1990, and
since then, ASA and AST have supported and empowered countless
Texans through initiatives such as the Navigating Autism
helpline, in-person and virtual support groups, and education
and advocacy efforts; today, the organizations have expanded
their missions to emphasize the importance of promoting
inclusivity and accepting those in the autism community; and
WHEREAS, The cause of autism is unknown, but therapy and
support services can dramatically improve outcomes; early
diagnosis and intervention are crucial to help people living with
autism use their skills and talents to reach their full
potential; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize April 4, 2023, as Texas Autism
Advocacy Day at the State Capitol and encourage all Texans to
learn more about autism; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this Resolution be
prepared for the Autism Society of America and the Autism Society
of Texas as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 4, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate