12-2-25 Unified responder community proclamation proof.pdf

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WHEREAS, Sounds of Autism is a local nonprofit established in 2012 to bring a VOICE 
to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and it is through their 2021 initiative, “UNIFIED 
RESPONDER COMMUNITY”, that they began a collaborative movement to provide more 
access, options, and opportunities throughout cities of Arizona for individuals with Autism and 
others At-Risk, so no one is ever left alone; and,  
 
WHEREAS, Sounds of Autism is committed to their mission “to safely integrate families and 
children of Autism, including other at-risk, back into society through Love and Support”; families 
are the “LOVE” of their mission, and “SUPPORT” is everyone else; and,  
 
WHEREAS,  this month, and every month, Sounds of Autism’s “UNIFIED RESPONDER 
COMMUNITY” movement encourages unity amongst all Arizonans to have compassion and 
support for individuals living “Life on a Spectrum” and others At-Risk, as they bring a VOICE to 
Autism and help to bridge the gaps, “One Step, One City, One A.C.R.E.” at a time; and,  
 
WHEREAS, Sounds of Autism defines A.C.R.E. as “A” for Autism and At-Risk families, “C” for 
Community & Community Officials, “R” for First Responders of all types, and “E” for Employers 
and Educators, which Sounds of Autism believes encompasses unity amongst all.  
 
WHEREAS, ithe City of Buckeye, together with community partners and organizations, values 
efforts that expand opportunities, enhance understanding, and encourage greater inclusion of 
individuals who are blind or visually impaired in every aspect of life. 
 
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT KNOWN, that I, Eric W. Orsborn, Mayor of the City of Buckeye, 
do hereby proclaim the month of December as
UNIFIED RESPONDER COMMUNITY MONTH
in the City of Buckeye, and I encourage our schools, employers, and residents to support 
opportunities that promote independence, inclusion, and respect for individuals who are 
blind or visually impaired.
Given under my hand in these free United States in the City of Buckeye on the 2nd day of 
December, two thousand twenty-five and to which I have caused the Seal of the City of Buckeye 
to be affixed and have made this proclamation public. 
Eric W. Orsborn, Mayor
Lucinda J. Aja, City Clerk
Signed:
Attest: