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Resolution
To Acknowledge the Important
Role of Women and Their Accomplishments in this
Nation’s History
WHEREAS, The League of United
Latin American Citizens, the largest and oldest
national civil rights organization has advocated
on behalf of women’s equality throughout the
history of the organization.
WHEREAS, The
significant role that women share in our society
shall be acknowledged and honored within the
League’s membership, staff, programs and
allocation of resources.
WHEREAS, The
challenges facing women in areas of employment
discrimination, access to higher education,
health care, legal assistance and business
capitol, shall be addressed through meaningful
action at the local, state and federal levels.
WHEREAS, The
prevalence of AIDS/HIV in the Latino population
has seen an alarming rise in the numbers
affecting Latina women and children.
WHEREAS, The
prevalence of AIDS/HIV in the Latino population
has seen an alarming rise in the numbers
affecting Latina women and children.
WHEREAS, In this
era of budget cuts for social and health
programs, the Latino population and others of
limited economic means are most often those that
suffer from the lack of resources in AIDS/HIV
prevention and medical care funding.
WHEREAS, The
League of United Latin American Citizens will
vigorously advocate for increased funding for
services and education in the fight against
AIDS/HIV at the local, state and federal levels
as a significant issue facing women in our
society.
Submitted by Laura Flores
Espinosa, Council 3018, California
Approved this 21st
day of June, 2003.
Hector M. Flores
LULAC National President |
