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PRINTER'S NO. 2818
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
670
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY WHEATLEY, READSHAW, HENNESSEY, KINSEY, HEFFLEY,
DiGIROLAMO, O'BRIEN, ROEBUCK, LONGIETTI, COHEN, KIRKLAND,
BIZZARRO, MILLARD, WATSON, GAINEY, THOMAS, MARSICO, SIMS,
KIM, McNEILL, SCHWEYER, PHILLIPS-HILL, BULLOCK, GOODMAN AND
KORTZ, FEBRUARY 8, 2016
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 7, 2016, as "National Black HIV/AIDS
Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, HIV/AIDS affect African Americans at alarming rates;
and
WHEREAS, Of all the racial and ethnic groups present within
the United States, African Americans are the most affected by
HIV/AIDS; and
WHEREAS, In 2010, African Americans comprised 13% of the
United States population and 44% of all new HIV infections; and
WHEREAS, In 2011, African-American males had almost 7.8 times
the AIDS rate as Caucasian males, and African-American males are
7 times as likely to die from HIV/AIDS as Non-Hispanic Caucasian
males; and
WHEREAS, In 2011, African-American females had 23 times the
AIDS rate as Caucasian females, and African-American females are
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15 times as likely to die from HIV/AIDS as Non-Hispanic
Caucasian females; and
WHEREAS, In 2011, African Americans were 8.6 times more
likely to be diagnosed with HIV infection, as compared to the
Caucasian population; and
WHEREAS, "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day" seeks to
educate African Americans about this devastating disease through
a platform emphasizing four main points: education, testing,
involvement and treatment; and
WHEREAS, "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day" began in
2000 as five organizations worked collectively to assist in the
effort to decrease and ultimately eradicate HIV/AIDS in the
African-American community; and
WHEREAS, The five organizations included: Concerned Black
Men, Inc., of Philadelphia, Health Watch Information and
Promotion Services, Inc., Jackson State University - Mississippi
Urban Research Center, National Black Alcoholism and Addictions
Council and National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS; and
WHEREAS, Healthy Black Communities (HBC) will serve as the
leading organization ensuring the initiative is carried out
annually; and
WHEREAS, HBC maintains an active Internet presence promoting
awareness of the importance of educating communities on the
effects of HIV/AIDS; and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that African Americans educate
themselves and their communities on the effects of HIV/AIDS; and
WHEREAS, African Americans should be tested to learn their
HIV/AIDS status because education and early detection are
critical in saving lives; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize
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February 7, 2016, as "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives annually
recognize "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day" to increase
education, promote inclusion and emphasize the importance of
testing and HIV/AIDS treatment.
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