Rep. Vargas Statement on National Autism Awareness Month
SAN DIEGO, CA (April 6, 2015) — Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) issued the following statement in honor of National Autism Awareness Month:
“I am honored to join the effort in raising autism awareness nationwide by recognizing April as National Autism Awareness Month. Although we do not have full knowledge of this disorder, we must work toward being an inclusive society that meets the needs of individuals with autism. Working toward a broader understanding of autism will ensure that we are helping the children and families living with this disorder.
“I invite my colleagues in Congress and my constituents in the 51st District of California to join me in raising awareness of autism during the month of April.”
Vargas represents California’s 51st Congressional District which includes the southern portion of San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California’s entire US/Mexico border. Vargas was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 and is currently serving his second term in Congress. He represented the 40th California State Senate District from 2010-2012, the 79th California State Assembly District from 2000 – 2006 and served on the San Diego City Council from 1993 – 2000.