Honor ACT UP Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 1076 BY: Senator HOYLMAN COMMEMORATING the 30th Anniversary of AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power; and WHEREAS, AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP), was formed in March of 1987 in New York City by a group of people as a diverse, nonpartisan group of individuals united and committed to direct action to end the AIDS crisis; and WHEREAS, ACT UP advocates meet with government and health officials and research and distribute the latest medical information; one of its goals is to fully educate society on the AIDS crisis; and WHEREAS, ACT UP strives for the following: adequate funding or leadership for AIDS research, health care, or housing for people with AIDS; proper advertisement of lifesaving information about safer sex, clean needles, and other AIDS prevention; and nondiscriminatory practices against people who are living with AIDS; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power.