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RESOLUTION 46 OF 2012
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING WORLD AIDS DAY
IN SALT LAKE CITY
WHEREAS, according to estimates from the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS, there are now over 33 million people throughout the world living with HIV, including 2.5 million children; and
WHEREAS, HIV is a threat to men, women and children on all continents around the world and remains the leading cause of mortality among women of reproductive age; and
WHEREAS, more people are diagnosed with HIV infection in Salt Lake Valley each year than in any other area of Utah; and
WHEREAS, the Center for Disease Control has found HIV-related stigma to have a significant negative impact on people living with HIV; and
WHEREAS, the elimination of stigma in Utah will lead to better physical and mental health outcomes for people living with HIV, increased HIV disclosure and decreased HIV infections; and
WHEREAS, World AIDS Day was established in 1988 after a summit of health ministers from around the world called for a spirit of social tolerance and a greater exchange of information on HIV/AIDS; and
WHEREAS, World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1 and provides an opportunity for individuals and communities to take action and help educate for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City has joined other cities around the world in an effort to increase awareness, provide education about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate compassion for those affected by HIV.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
The Salt Lake City Mayor and the Salt Lake City Council hereby recognize December 1, 2012 as World AIDS Day in Salt Lake City and encourage all residents to unite together in the fight against HIV/AIDS and support those who are living with or have been affected by HIV/AIDS.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this 27th day of November, 2012.