[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 11054]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

  (Mr. KLEIN of Florida asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KLEIN of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of 
National Autism Awareness Month.
  Each April, Americans have a special opportunity to learn more about 
autism. In south Florida, we have a vibrant community of activists and 
families fighting every day to raise awareness and funds for scientific 
research on the causes of and cures for autism. Two of the strongest 
voices in our community belong to Suzanne and Bob Wright, the founders 
of Autism Speaks.
  In just 4 years, this extraordinary organization has committed an 
unprecedented $128 million in new research funding to uncover causes, 
treatments and cures for autism. In addition to supporting scientific 
research, Autism Speaks builds community among families with autism, 
and it raises awareness in south Florida, around the country and around 
the world.
  In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, I commend Susan and Bob 
Wright and Autism Speaks, as well as all of the families in our 
community facing autism.

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