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In the Matter of Resolution No, 99/204
PROCLA 41NG THE MONTH OF MAY 1999
"AIDS AWARENESS MONTH" in CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS,there have been more than 1,998 cases of AIDS and more than 1,305 AIDS related
deaths reported among Contra Costa residents since the first AIDS case was diagnosed in
Contra Costa County in 1982;and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that more than 4,900 Contra Costa residents have been infected With
HIV since the start of the AIDS epidemic;and
WHEREAS,women, teenagers,young adults,and people of color(especially African-
Americans) are at increasing risk for HIV infection;and
WHEREAS, the annual cost of treating HIV diseases an AIDS-related infections may exceed
$38,000 per person and $30 million throughout Contra Costa:and
WHEREAS,the early deaths of Contra Costa residents from AIDS represents a loss of 40,000
productive life years;and
WHEREAS,no cure for AIDS exists an,- HIV education and prevention remains the most
effective means of limiting the impact of the epidemic;and
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa County AIDS Program in partnership with members of the HIV
Education and Prevention Network is coordinating an AIDS Awareness Month in May;and
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors does
hereby proclaim May 1999 as AIDS Awareness Month in Contra Costa County, and hereby
calls upon all citizens, parents, governmental agencies, elected officials, businesses, private
institutions, non-profits agencies,religious communities,hospitals and schools to use our
collective powers to stop HIV/AIDS by encouraging dialogue about HIV/AIDS,supporting
community efforts at HIV prevention,providing comprehensive HIV/AIDS education,and
responding compassionately to people living with HIV and AIDS.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on the 4t'day of May.
Jo ioia, Di j ayle B. Ui lma7E�strict 11�/'Jy
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onna Gierbe istrict III Mark Desaulnier, District IV
Joe anciamilla, District V
witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this 4"'day of May
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
Deputy
Introduced by Supervisor John Gioia.District One