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Council proclaims May 14 Apraxia Awareness Day and honors long-serving employee
Summary
Council adopted a resolution recognizing May 14 as Apraxia Awareness Day and recognized Gilbert Canady for 30 years of service; a parent described childhood apraxia of speech and the council approved the proclamation by voice vote.
Horry County Council presented Resolution R60-2025 proclaiming May 14, 2025 as Apraxia Awareness Day. Tom Anderson introduced the resolution and asked a parent named Beth to explain the condition to the council in straightforward terms. Beth described childhood apraxia of speech as a neurological motor-planning disorder that makes it hard for children to form words despite understanding language.
The council thanked Beth and allowed a brief moment for a child present; members then moved to approve the proclamation. Council also recognized Gilbert Canady for 30 years of service in county emergency services and the fire department, noting his roles as dive team supervisor and rescue-boat captain; the council offered thanks and photos.
The resolution and employee recognition were approved by voice vote without objection.
