Bill Text: PA SR117 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designating May 18, 2009, as "HIV Vaccine Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-6)

Status: (Passed) 2009-05-05 - Introduced and adopted [SR117 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-SR117-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 1003
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 117 Session of2009
INTRODUCED BY HUGHES, WASHINGTON, MELLOW, PILEGGI, FONTANA, STACK, DINNIMAN, WILLIAMS, KASUNIC, BAKER, TARTAGLIONE, GREENLEAF, FERLO, FARNESE AND STOUT, MAY 5, 2009
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, MAY 5, 2009
A RESOLUTION
Designating May 18, 2009, as "HIV Vaccine Awareness Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Since 1981, more than 25 million people worldwide
have died of AIDS, and young people account for half of all new
worldwide HIV infections; and
WHEREAS, These statistics remind us that the development of
an HIV vaccine is an urgent humanitarian imperative; and
WHEREAS, A preventive HIV vaccine is a substance that teaches
the body's immune system to recognize and protect itself against
HIV, the virus that causes AIDS; and
WHEREAS, HIV vaccines currently tested in humans are made
from manmade materials that cannot cause HIV infection; and
WHEREAS, The long-term goal is to develop a vaccine that is
completely effective and protects everyone from infection; and
WHEREAS, Even though a vaccine would only protect some
people, it could still have a major impact on controlling the
epidemic; and
WHEREAS, By raising awareness and encouraging study
participation, individuals and communities can contribute to the
successful development of HIV vaccines; and
WHEREAS, This year's "HIV Vaccine Awareness Day" provides an
opportunity to renew and strengthen the commitment to finding a
safe and effective HIV vaccine that will slow and hopefully one
day end the HIV/AIDS epidemic; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate May 18, 2009, as "HIV
Vaccine Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to thank the thousands of
volunteers, community members, health professionals and
scientists who work together to find a safe and effective HIV
vaccine and to educate our communities about the importance of
preventive HIV vaccine research.
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