WHEREAS World Autism Day takes place to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society; and

WHEREAS Autism is mainly characterized by its unique social interactions, non-standard ways of learning, keen interests in specific subjects, inclination to routines, challenges in typical communications and particular ways of processing sensory information, and

WHEREAS April 2nd is also about recognition, and the sharing of stories to celebrate the successes of Autistic people.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Shawn Pankow, Mayor of the Town of Smiths Falls do hereby proclaim April 2nd, 2025 as World Autism Day in the Town of Smiths Falls.