88R12000 BK-D
 
  By: Jones of Dallas H.R. No. 243
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Positive Women's Network (PWN) Texas Strike
  Force is gathering in Austin on March 27, 2023, for the seventh
  biennial HIV Advocacy Day at the State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, This event is a statewide effort to bring together
  Texans living with or affected by HIV and AIDS in order to promote
  awareness and visibility of this health epidemic; and
         WHEREAS, The Department of State Health Services estimates
  that Texas is currently home to nearly 98,000 people with HIV, a
  reality with incalculable public health, social, and financial
  consequences; and
         WHEREAS, While there have been enormous medical and
  scientific advancements to assist those living with HIV, there is
  still more to be done to combat the stigma that impedes efforts to
  end the HIV epidemic; and
         WHEREAS, The many intersectional barriers that Texans living
  with HIV face have led to the formation of the PWN Texas Strike
  Force, which is composed of partner organizations and advocates
  from Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and other communities;
  and
         WHEREAS, Every legislative session, HIV Advocacy Day
  provides concerned citizens from all walks of life with the
  opportunity to meet with state lawmakers and make their voices
  heard on this critical public health issue, and all those taking
  part in this important initiative are to be commended for their
  contributions; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize March 27, 2023, as HIV Advocacy Day at
  the State Capitol and extend sincere appreciation to the Positive
  Women's Network Texas Strike Force for its invaluable work; and, be
  it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the coalition as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.