OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR____

__________ NEWS
ROD R. BLAGOJEVICH - GOVERNOR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACTS:
November 20, 2008
Lucio Guerrero 312/814.3158

Brian Williamsen 217/782.7355


Statement from Governor Rod R. Blagojevich

On General Assembly's passage of Senate Bill 934, ensuring health care
coverage for families with autistic children

SPRINGFIELD - "I would like to commend the Illinois General Assembly for
making the right choice and voting in favor of families with autistic
children. By approving Senate Bill 934, the members of the legislature have
shown they overwhelmingly support my position that these families have a
right to the treatment their children need and deserve. This is a cause for
which I have fought diligently and I could not be more pleased that both
chambers of the General Assembly have now affirmed that making treatment
available to parents of autistic children is a priority we all share."