HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012003 - 2003-317 In the Matter of RESOLUTION NO.2.003/317
RECOGNIZING WEST CONTRA COSTA COUNTY'S FIRST COMMUNITY SUMMIT
DEDICATED TO ONE TRUTH,MANY TEACHINGS:
PROFOUND CONVERSATIONS ON HIV DISEASE.
Whereas,20 years after the first clinical evidence of AIDS was reported, it has become the most devastating
disease humankind has ever faced,affecting every facet of society,and
Whereas,more than 60 million people worldwide have been infected with the virus,making it the fourth biggest
killer in the world;and
Whereas,Since December 31,2002,2347 men,women,and children living in Contra Costa County have been
diagnosed with AIDS,thousands more are estimated to be living with HIV;and
Whereas,West Contra Costa County remains to have the highest number of residents with AIDS;and
Whereas,in many communities,HIV/AIDS remains taboo issue forcing many living with the disease to keep
their health a secret from their family,friends,and colleagues;and
Whereas,in those same communities,religion and spirituality are highly respected;and
Whereas,religious and spiritual leaders are key links in communities that are highly impacted by HIV/AIDS and
have the influence to change attitudes,perceptions,and stereotypes of residents living with HIV/AIDS so they
are accepted in their community;and
Whereas,on Saturday,May 17,2003,the West County AIDS Task Force will be hosting a community summit at
Lovonya De)ean Middle School in Richmond to foster beneficial discussions with key religious and spiritual
leaders about the impact of HIV/AIDS in their community and turn those discussions into action.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County acknowledges the
positive work of the West County AIDS Task Force,supports the Faith Summit,and encourages participation
from all residents in Contra Costa County.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors present on this
13th day of May,2003
MARK DeSAULNIER
Chair
District IV Supervisor
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JOHN GIOIA GAYL I EMA
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
FEDERAL D.GLOVER
District V Supervisor
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this 13th Day of May,20303
John Sweeten,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
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By Deputy
Introduced by
Supervisor John Gioia