SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 454
WHEREAS, The Texas HIV/AIDS Coalition is gathering in
Austin on March 20, 2019, for the fifth biennial HIV Advocacy Day
at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, This event is a statewide effort to bring together
Texans living with or affected by HIV and AIDS in order to promote
awareness and visibility of this health epidemic; and
WHEREAS, The Department of State Health Services estimates
that Texas is currently home to more than 86,000 people with HIV,
a reality with incalculable public health, social, and financial
consequences; and
WHEREAS, While there have been enormous medical and
scientific advancements to assist those suffering from HIV,
there is still more to be done to combat the social factors that
impede efforts to end the HIV epidemic; and
WHEREAS, In Texas, the significant challenges posed by the
spread of HIV have led to the formation of the Texas HIV/AIDS
Coalition, which is composed of partner organizations and
advocates from Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and other
communities; and
WHEREAS, Every legislative session, HIV Advocacy Day
provides concerned citizens from all walks of life with the
opportunity to meet with state lawmakers and make their voices
heard on this critical public health issue, and all those taking
part in this vital initiative are to be commended for their
contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 20, 2019, as HIV Advocacy Day
at the State Capitol and commend the Texas HIV/AIDS Coalition for
its invaluable work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the coalition as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.
Miles
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 20, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate