HomeMy WebLinkAbout91-129RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AIDS AWARENESS MONTH
OCTOBER, 1991
WHEREAS, the global spread of the HIV infection and AIDS
necessitates a worldwide effort of increased communication,
education and preventive action to stop the transmission of the HIV
virus and the spread of AIDS; and
WHEREAS, national and local organizations have designated
October of each year as AIDS Awareness Month, a month to expand and
strengthen the worldwide effort to stop AIDS; and,
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization now estimates that
there are over 10 million adults infected with the virus thought
to cause AIDS (HIV); and
WHEREAS, AIDS Awareness Month 1991 will focus on Women
and Youth, reflecting concern over the increasing prevalence of
HIV/AIDS in women and youth; and;
WHEREAS, AIDS Awareness Month 1991 also provides a chance
to focus on special concerns related to HIV/AIDS and pregnancy,
childbirth and young people;
THEREFORE, the Butte County Board of Supervisors do
hereby declare October 1991 ,as AIDS Awareness Month and urge all
of our citizens to take part in activities and observances designed
to increase awareness and understanding of AIDS as a global
challenge, to take part in AIDS prevention activities and programs
and to join the global effort to prevent transmission of the HIV
virus and the further spread of AIDS.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of October, 1991 by the
Butte County Board of Supervisors by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Houx, McLaughlin, Fulton and Chair Dolan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Mclnturf
NOT VOTING: None
LAN, Chair, Butte County
~ Supervisors
ATTEST:
WILLIAM H. RANDO PH, Chief Administrative Officer
and C erk of t Board of Supervisors
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