Agenda 03/24/2009 Item # 4E
Agenda Item No. 4E
March 24, 2009
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout
a persons life and inhibits their abl1ity to communicate and develop social
relationships, and is often accompanied by extreme behavioral challenges:
anti
WHEREAS, 1 in 150 individuals is diagnosed with autism in the United States, making
it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined,' and,
WHEREAS, the diagnosis of autism has increased tenfold in the last decade with a new
child being diagnosed every 20 minutes, and J. 7 mi'l/ion individuals in the
United States living with autism spectrum disorder; and,
WHEREAS, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have called autism Q
national public health crisis For which the cause and cure remain unknown:
and.
WHEREAS, early diagnosis, research and intervention are critical components to
provide families with necessary skt'lls to support indivicluals diagnosed with
autism and related disabilities: and,
WHEREAS, Collier County is proud to join Autism Speaks and other national
organizations, local schools, medical professionals and parents that are
working diligently to combat autism, increase funding for research, raise
awareness about autism and its effect on individuals, families and society
and to bring hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder.
NOW THEREFOR€, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that April 2, 2009 be designated as
World Autism Day
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 24th Day af March, 2009.
BOARD OF COUNlY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY. FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA. CHAIRMAN
ArrEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
4E
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Agenda Item No. 4E
March 24, 2009
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Proclamation designating April 2, 2009 as World Autism Day. To be accepted by Robbie
Powell.
Meeting Date:
3/24/200990000 AM
Prepared By
Paula Springs Executive Aide to the BCe Date
Board of County
Commissioners Bee Office 3191200912:36:09 PM
Approved By
Sue Filson Executive Manager to the Bee Date
Board of County
Commissioners BCe Office 319120093:15 PM
Approved By
James V. Mudd County Manager Date
Boa rd of Cou nty
Commissioners County Manager's Office 311212009 4:40 PM