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Recognizing The Denton Community Symposium On ÐHIV/AIDS

Date: Sept. 27, 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Health and Health Care


RECOGNIZING THE DENTON COMMUNITY SYMPOSIUM ON ÐHIV/AIDS -- (Extensions of Remarks - September 27, 2006)

SPEECH OF HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS OF TEXAS
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2006

* Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize participants and sponsors of the Community Symposium on ``The Silent Killer in African American Families'' in Denton, TX.

* This event explores several topics regarding the HIV/AIDS epidemic in African American communities. It provides citizens with answers concerning HIV/AIDS and presents support networks for families struggling with this terrible disease.

* The effects of HIV and AIDS can be devastating to communities. To prevent further infection among our citizens, it is vital that programs such as this community symposium exist. With Congress's recent reauthorization of the Ryan White Care Act, funding for both treatment and prevention programs can continue.

* Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the Community Symposium for HIV/AIDS awareness in Denton County for their continuing commitment to AIDS prevention and treatment. The participants and sponsors that provide support to the AIDS/HIV symposium are crucial components in the fight against this worldwide epidemic.

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