HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-26 Proclamation
PROCLAIMING DECEMBER 1, 2018 AS WORLD AIDS DAY
WHEREAS,HIV infection and AIDS continues to be a major health concern - with over
1,800 people living with HIV in Maine, more than 1 million in the United
States, and an estimated 37 million worldwide; and
WHEREAS,The global epidemic of HIV infection and AIDS requires a worldwide effort
to increase communication, education, and united action to stop the
spread of HIV and AIDS; and
WHEREAS,Health Equity Alliance, formerly the Down East AIDS Network, and other
HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention organizations, observes December
1st of each year as World AIDS Day to celebrate the progress made in the
battle against the epidemic--and brings into focus the remaining changes;
and
WHEREAS,World AIDS Day provides an opportunity to focus local, state, national, and
worldwide attention on HIV and AIDS, and to disseminate information on
how to prevent the spread of HIV; and
WHEREAS,In recognition of the fact that the fight against HIV and AIDS will be won by
scientific research and by breaking down barriers to effective HIV
prevention; and
WHEREAS,As part of this year’s World AIDS Day observance, people are encouraged
to ensure that policies and programs exist to protect the rights of the
people, to be informed and educated about the risk of HIV infection, to
fight against stigma, and to deliver care for the infected and affected.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sarah Nichols, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the City
Council do hereby proclaim December 1, 2018 to be World AIDS Day in the City of Bangor.
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Given this the 26 day of November, 2018.
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Sarah Nichols, Mayor