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PROCLAMATION <br /> DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 as the 5T" ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM FOR THE <br /> HIV/AIDS AWARENESS NETWORK OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY DAY <br /> WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River, Florida, has made the following <br /> determinations; and <br /> WHEREAS, HIV, the virus that causes AIDS is 100% preventable and can be prevented through <br /> education, knowing yours and your partner's status by getting tested; and <br /> WHEREAS, the global spread of HIV infection and AIDS necessitates a worldwide effort to <br /> increase communication, education, counseling, testing and providing support for people living with <br /> HIV/AIDS; and <br /> WHEREAS, this 5th Annual Indian River County Symposium will provide an opportunity to focus <br /> on HIV/AIDS relative to care, treatment, education, counseling, testing and providing support for people <br /> living with HIV/AIDS; and <br /> WHEREAS, the HIV/AIDS Awareness Network of Indian River County will continue their efforts to <br /> reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS by addressing the issues surrounding stigma that affects our community <br /> members' access to services including misconceptions about HIV/AIDS and stereotypes; and <br /> WHEREAS, the HIV/AIDS Network of Indian River County has made a commitment to reach <br /> oeople where they live, work, play, learn and worship. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that September 26, 2013 be designated as the "HIV/AIDS <br /> AWARENESS NETWORK OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY'S 5TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM — PASS THE <br /> MESSAGE NOT THE DISEASE"and that the Board urges all citizens of Indian River County to take part in <br /> activities and observances designed to fight HIV/AIDS. <br /> Adopted this 17th day of September, 2013. <br /> BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> VER �, o h E. lescher, Chairman <br /> Wesley S. Davis, Vice Chairman <br /> t <br /> 7� * Peter D. O'Bryan <br /> Bob Solari <br /> Tim Zor <br />