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By: Jones of Dallas H.R. No. 243
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Positive Women's Network (PWN) Texas Strike
Force is gathering in Austin on March 27, 2023, for the seventh
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 nearly 98,000 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 living with HIV, there is
still more to be done to combat the stigma that impedes efforts to
end the HIV epidemic; and
WHEREAS, The many intersectional barriers that Texans living
with HIV face have led to the formation of the PWN Texas Strike
Force, 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 important initiative are to be commended for their
contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 27, 2023, as HIV Advocacy Day at
the State Capitol and extend sincere appreciation to the Positive
Women's Network Texas Strike Force 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 House of Representatives.