H.R. No. 33
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The observance of World Autism Awareness Day on
April 2, 2025, provides a fitting opportunity to promote better
understanding of autism and the issues faced by individuals living
with the disorder; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, WAAD was established by the United Nations
as a platform to raise public awareness about the neurological
condition and to highlight the need to improve quality of life for
those with autism spectrum disorder; and
WHEREAS, ASD encompasses a range of health conditions that
can cause social, communication, and behavioral challenges; people
experience the disorder to varying degrees, and symptoms can
include being nonverbal, engaging in atypical speech patterns and
repetitive behaviors, and having significantly high or low levels
of sensitivity to various sensory stimuli; and
WHEREAS, In recent years, many medical professionals and
researchers have embraced the neurodiversity paradigm, moving away
from the idea of "curing" autism and instead focusing on supporting
those affected by it; in addition to helping restore dignity and
self-esteem, this shift has allowed individuals with autism and
their families to concentrate on securing access to the services
they need; and
WHEREAS, World Autism Awareness Day serves to foster an
environment of compassion and acceptance for those impacted by this
complex disorder, and all Texans are encouraged to affirm their
commitment to this worthwhile goal; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 2, 2025, as World Autism
Awareness Day.
Lalani
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 33 was adopted by the House on March
31, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House