Office of the Mayor
Proclamation
Lawrence, Kansas
WHEREAS: Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development, characterized in varying degrees by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors; and
WHEREAS: Such behaviors include Autistic Disorder, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Asperger Syndrome; and
WHEREAS: Autism affects 1 in 88 children and is more common in boys than girls; and there is no medical detection or cure for autism; and
WHEREAS: We share a responsibility to ensure persons living with ASD have the opportunity to pursue their full measure of happiness and achieve their greatest potential.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert J. Schumm, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, April 2, 2013 as
in the City of Lawrence, and encourage all people to learn more about autism and what they can do to support individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
Robert J. Schumm, Mayor
March 26, 2013