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Resolution
COMBAT HIV/AIDS WITHIN THE
LATINO COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, the incidence of HIV/AIDs
continues to rise among Latinos in
disproportionate number thereby threatening the
well-being and future of our community;
WHEREAS, the
need for ongoing education and awareness is
critical in the stemming of the spread of this
devastating pandemic should be at the forefront
of LULAC’s health care agenda to ensure the
wellness of our women, men and particularly, our
children and youth; and
WHEREAS, LULAC
must develop a strategy to address and prevent
the spread and incidence of HIV/AIDs within the
Latino community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
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LULAC should develop a
strategy to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS
within the Latino community, and the
treatment of individuals infected and/or
affected by the ravages of the health
crisis; and,
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LULAC’s commitment to the
well-being of our community and the future
health and safety of our children should be
addressed in a plan of action developed by
the national LULAC office for implementation
throughout our nation and the world.
Adopted this 10th day of July
2004.
Hector M. Flores
LULAC National President |
