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Council proclaims April 2026 for child-abuse prevention, autism acceptance, Arab American Heritage and recognizes Earth Day
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The Thornton City Council unanimously approved resolutions declaring April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, Autism Acceptance Month, and Arab American Heritage Month, and recognized April 22 as Earth Day; councilmembers praised local organizations and linked Earth Day to the city's new sustainability master plan.
The Thornton City Council unanimously approved a set of proclamations recognizing causes and observances in April 2026.
Council member Russell introduced a resolution declaring April 2026 Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, praising the work of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Adams and Broomfield counties and urging community awareness and trauma-informed care.
Council member Alge introduced a resolution declaring April 2026 Autism Acceptance Month and spoke personally about being on the autism spectrum; Mayor Pro Tem Ayala and other council members praised Alge's remarks and highlighted the importance of inclusion and early intervention.
Mayor Pro Tem Ayala introduced a resolution declaring April 2026 Arab American Heritage Month, noting the contributions of Arab Americans across fields and urging community learning to counter stereotyping. Council member Byrd introduced a resolution recognizing Earth Day on April 22, 2026, and linked the declaration to Thornton's recently adopted environmental sustainability master plan and upcoming volunteer events.
Each resolution was moved, seconded and approved without recorded opposition. Council members used the moments to highlight community partners, upcoming Earth Day volunteer activities and the city's sustainability initiatives.
