HOUSE MEMORIAL 7

56th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2024

INTRODUCED BY

Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson and D. Wonda Johnson and Kathleen Cates and Tara Jaramillo and Tara L. Lujan

 

 

 

 

A MEMORIAL

DECLARING JANUARY 17, 2024 "AUTISM DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

 

     WHEREAS, autism spectrum disorder is a neurological disorder that affects the development of communication and social interaction skills; and

     WHEREAS, in 2020, the federal centers for disease control and prevention reported that one in every thirty-six children is diagnosed as having an autism spectrum disorder; and

     WHEREAS, autism affects people of all races and religions and all educational and economic levels; and

     WHEREAS, autism is a lifelong condition that presents challenges to education, employment, housing and community development; and

     WHEREAS, parents, professionals, self-advocates and volunteers devote countless hours to improving the quality of life for those affected by autism; and

     WHEREAS, early intervention, evidence-based practices and proven support systems greatly improve the outcomes and reduce the lifelong costs of individuals with autism and their families; and

     WHEREAS, New Mexico celebrates and recognizes the valuable contributions to its communities, businesses, technologies and cultures made by people with autism; and

     WHEREAS, the many professionals, families, advocates and volunteers working to promote a greater understanding of autism and to improve the quality of life for those affected by autism are to be commended;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that January 17, 2024 be declared "Autism Day" in the house of representatives; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to elevate the spectrum, incorporated, a New Mexico-based grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals on the autism spectrum and their families through inclusion, advocacy and friendship.

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