Bill Text: PA SR62 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing the month of April 2011 as "Autism Awareness Month" and April 2, 2011, as "World Autism Day" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-05 - Introduced and adopted [SR62 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-SR62-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 984
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 62 Session of2011
INTRODUCED BY STACK, ORIE, KITCHEN, BAKER, DINNIMAN, KASUNIC, EARLL, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, GREENLEAF, TARTAGLIONE, ALLOWAY, FONTANA, VOGEL, COSTA, BREWSTER, HUGHES, PILEGGI, PIPPY, SOLOBAY AND YUDICHAK, APRIL 5, 2011
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, APRIL 5, 2011
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of April 2011 as "Autism Awareness Month"
and April 2, 2011, as "World Autism Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Autism spectrum disorder is a complex disability
requiring greater recognition and understanding to ensure that
all individuals living with an autism spectrum disorder are
accurately diagnosed and appropriately supported throughout
their lives; and
WHEREAS, Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental
disability resulting in significant impairment of an
individual's ability to learn, develop healthy interactive
behaviors and understand verbal, nonverbal and reciprocal
communication; and
WHEREAS, Autism spectrum disorder is the result of a
neurological disorder affecting brain function, the complexity
of which few members of the general public understand; and
WHEREAS, Although a cure for autism spectrum disorder has not
been found, individuals living with an autism spectrum disorder
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can be assisted in reaching their greatest potential through
accurate early diagnosis, appropriate education and
intervention; and
WHEREAS, Nationally about 1 in 110 American children are
living with an autism spectrum disorder according to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention; and
WHEREAS, The number of adults living with an autism spectrum
disorder is expected to increase dramatically over the next few
years as adolescents age into adulthood; and
WHEREAS, The Department of Public Welfare created the Office
of Developmental Programs, which includes the Bureau of Autism
Services to provide expertise and support for all agencies
serving Pennsylvanians living with an autism spectrum disorder;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the month of April 2011
as "Autism Awareness Month" and April 2, 2011, as "World Autism
Day" in Pennsylvania and urge its observance throughout this
Commonwealth for the benefit of all individuals living with an
autism spectrum disorder and their families.
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