Proclamation 2021-02 - Dyslexia Awareness Month - 10/6/2020
P roclamation N0. 2021-02
WHEREAS Dyslexia is a lifelong learning disability which makes it difficult to learn to
read, write and spell; and
WHEREAS It is estimated that 10 to 15 percent of the general population struggles with
dyslexia; and
WHEREAS the month of October is recognized as Dyslexia Awareness Month in many
countries, cities and organizations; and
WHEREAS Dyslexia Awareness Month acknowledges that schools, families, and
communities need to better understand dyslexia and its impact on learning
and well-being; and
WHEREAS proclaiming October as Dyslexia Awareness Month in the City of Huntsville
and Huntsville Independent School District will raise awareness and support
for children with dyslexia in our community.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in
me as the Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas, that
OCTOBER 2020
be designated as: DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH
in Huntsville, Texas, and urge all citizens to participate in observance of this
important event.
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PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 6 day of October 2020.
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Andy Brauninger, Mayor