LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Gay Men's
Health Crisis

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
applaud those cultural events within the State of New York which serve
to celebrate diversity, and in doing so, help to enfranchise minority
populations within the larger community of humanity; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 30th Anniversary of Gay Men's Health Crisis, to be celebrated
at its Anniversary Dinner on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Gotham Hall
in New York City; and
WHEREAS, Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) has served the interests of
the people of the Empire State for 30 years; and
WHEREAS, The supporters of GMHC are prominent individuals and insti-
tutions who over the past 30 years have committed themselves to leader-
ship in the global fight against AIDS; and
WHEREAS, GMHC was first in the fight against AIDS and has continued to
lead the fight through activism, innovative HIV prevention and awareness
campaigns, and numerous programs and services for the many thousands of
individuals and families that come through seeking its assistance; and
WHEREAS, In so effectively carrying out its mission, GMHC has demon-
strated the value of its existence; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Gay Men's Health Crisis; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gay Men's Health Crisis.