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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, February 7, 2012, marks the 12th year of the
3commemoration and observance of National African-American
4HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; and
 
5    WHEREAS, This observance is a nationwide effort to mobilize
6African-American communities to get educated, get tested, get
7involved, and get treated for HIV/AIDS, as it continues to
8devastate African-American communities; and
 
9    WHEREAS, National African-American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
10is directed, planned, and strategically implemented by
11HIV/AIDS organizations to mobilize community-based
12organizations and stakeholders involved in HIV/AIDS
13prevention, care, and treatment; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Nearly 60,000 residents of Illinois are living
15with HIV and 55% of reported HIV diagnoses are
16African-Americans; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Among African-Americans ages 25-44, HIV was the
18fourth leading cause of death for men and third leading cause
19of death for women, higher than any other racial group; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Numerous organizations, faith based institutions,

 

 

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1public health entities, and impacted citizens are hosting
2community events to recognize this day and its importance to
3African-Americans and all concerned citizens; and
 
4    WHEREAS, It is fitting that we join with these local,
5national, and international groups to express our strong
6support for National African-American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
7and the initiatives to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in
8African-American communities, and provide access to HIV/AIDS
9prevention, treatment, and support services to those affected
10by HIV/AIDS; therefore, be it
 
11    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
12NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
13we designate the date of February 7, 2012 as National
14African-American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Illinois, and
15encourage local residents to strongly support this day and
16participate in events planned to commemorate the occasion.