HomeMy WebLinkAbout93-192RESOLUTION PROCLAIlVIING WORLD AID5 DAY
DECEMBER 1. 1993
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 HN and the spread of
AIDS; and,
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization has designated December 1 of each year as World AIDS
Day, a day to expand and strengthen the worldwide effort to stop AIDS; and,
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization now estimates that 14 million people are currently
infected with HIV and that over 2.5 million of them have gone on to develop AIDS; and,
WHEREAS, the American Association for World Health is encouraging a better understanding of
the challenge of HIV and AIDS nationally as it recognizes that the number of people diagnosed with HIV
and AIDS in the United States continues to increase with an estimated 1 to 1.5 million Americans currently
HIV positive and over 315,000 AIDS cases reported (as of June 1993}; and,
WHEREAS, World AIDS Day provides an opportunity to focus on HN infection and AIDS, caring
for people with HN infection and AIDS, and learning about AIDS;
WHEREAS, World AIDS Day 1993 "Time to Act!" will focus on taking action and expressing the
urgent need for all wmmunities and individuals to realize it is time to face the challenge of AIDS;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE lCI' RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors do hereby
declare December 1, 1993 as World AIDS 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 HIV and
the further spread of AIDS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of November, 1993 by the Butte County Board of Supervisors
by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, McLaughlin, '~homas and Chair Houx
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Meyer
NOT VOTING: None
ATTEST:
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MARY HOUR, Chair, Butte County
Board of Supervisors
JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative Officer
and Cler of the o of Sup y~uisors
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