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To recognize February 7, 2012, as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Columbus.
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WHEREAS, February 7, 2012, marks the twelfth annual observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a national HIV testing and treatment community mobilization initiative for African-Americans in the United States and the Diaspora; and
WHEREAS, this observance is a nationwide effort to mobilize black communities to get tested and treated for HIV/AIDS, and also to get educated and involved in the effort to reduce the incidence of a disease that continues to devastate black communities; and
WHEREAS, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is planned and directed by a council of prominent national and local organizations to mobilize community-based organizations and stakeholders involved in HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment; and
WHEREAS, the Central Ohio HIV Planning Alliance is sponsoring free HIV testing and information sessions at locations throughout the community from February 6th through February 10th; and
WHEREAS, we support the organizations and individuals who are working to make National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day a success, and who work all year long to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in black communities and provide prevention programs, treatment, and support services to those affected by HIV/AIDS; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize February 7, 2012, as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Columbus.