LRB-4626/1
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2015 - 2016 LEGISLATURE
February 9, 2016 - Introduced by Senators L. Taylor, Bewley,
C. Larson, Vinehout
and Harris Dodd, cosponsored by Representatives Berceau,
Jorgensen,
Sinicki, Spreitzer, Subeck, Zepnick and C. Taylor. Referred to Committee on
Senate Organization.
SJR93,1,1
1Relating to: proclaiming June 27, 2016, as National HIV Testing Day in Wisconsin.
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Whereas, HIV represents one of the largest public health crises of the modern
3age, with an estimated 1.1 million individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the United
4States; and
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Whereas, at the end of 2013, 6,758 individuals were reported to be HIV positive
6and living within the borders of Wisconsin, almost half of whom reside in Milwaukee
7County; and
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Whereas, of the 1.1 million Americans estimated to be living with HIV, one in
9six individuals is unaware that he or she is living with the infection; and
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Whereas, if HIV is left untreated, the virus leads to the gradual destruction of
11the body's immune system and the potential development of AIDS; and
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Whereas, the Wisconsin legislature finds a compelling public interest in
13encouraging the people of Wisconsin to get tested for HIV; testing can slow and
14control the spread of HIV throughout the state; and
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1Whereas, proactive health care and awareness of HIV prevention can protect
2the public health, can encourage testing, and can save lives; now, therefore, be it
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3Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature
4hereby proclaims June 27, 2016, as National HIV Testing Day in Wisconsin.
