HomeMy WebLinkAbout91-143RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING NATIONAL AIDS AWARENESS DAY
DECEMBER 2, 1991
WHEREAS, the global spread of the HIV infection and AIDS
necessitates a worldwide effort to increase communication,
education and preventive action to stop the transmission of the HIV
virus and the spread of AIDS; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Public Health Service has designated
December 2, 1991 as National AIDS Awareness Day, a day to focus
national education and prevention efforts to prevent the spread of
HIV; and
WHEREAS, since August 31, 1991, there have been 191,601
men, women, and children in the United States diagnosed with AIDS;
of these, 122,905 have died; and
WHEREAS, worldwide every day 5,000 people are newly
infected with HIV; and
WHEREAS, National AIDS Awareness Day provides an
opportunity to join forces, resources, and efforts to heighten
awareness of AIDS;
THEREFORE, the Butte County Board of Supervisors do
hereby declare December 2, 1.991 as National AIDS Awareness Day 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 spread of AIDS.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of November, 1991 by the
Butte County Board of Supervisors by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors h9cInturf, Houx, McLaughlin, Fulton and Chair Dolan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: PJone
OLAN,~Chair, Butte County
of Supervisors
ATTEST:
WILLIAM H. RAND PH, Chief Admin si trative Officer
and Jerk of t e Board of Supervisors
By