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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex 
3neurobiological disorder that affects the social, learning, 
4and behavioral skills of those affected by it; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Autism impacts one out of every 110 children in 
6the United States and is the fastest growing developmental 
7disability; and
  
 
8    WHEREAS, Autism can affect anyone, regardless of race, 
9ethnicity, or other factors; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Because a cure for autism has not been found, 
11individuals with autism can be assisted in reaching their 
12greatest potential through accurate early diagnosis, 
13appropriate education, and intervention; and
  
 
14    WHEREAS, Families of children with autism bear an enormous 
15financial burden of providing needing services and healthcare; 
16and
  
 
17    WHEREAS, Public information and awareness efforts are 
18important in accelerating early identification efforts and the 
19expansion of early intervention programs; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, The United Nations has announced "World Autism 
2Day", which will be held on April 2, 2011 in order to call 
3attention to this worldwide disability; therefore, be it
  
 
4    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
5NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
6we recognize April 2, 2011 as "World Autism Day" in the State 
7of Illinois; and be it further
  
 
8    RESOLVED, That every individual with autism is a valued and 
9important member of our society and should be acknowledged and 
10recognized on this important day; and be it further
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12    RESOLVED, That we recognize the parents and relatives of 
13those individuals with autism for their sacrifice and 
14dedication in providing for the needs of individuals with 
15autism.