08-82 Resolution
RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS
National Graphics Corp,. Cols,. 0, ~ ~ Form No. 6233-A
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A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE V.D. AWARENESS WEEK.
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WHEREAS, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are recognized as major causes
of morbidity in adults, teenagers and infants, affecting over ten million
Americans annually; and
WHEREAS, in 1981, the Columbus Health Department VD Clinic alone saw nearly
13,000 cases of STDs; and
WHEREAS, individuals often avoid seeking proper medical care and suffer need-
lessly out of fear and shame, thereby creating even more,severe medical prob-
lems; and
WHEREAS, continued public awareness and education are the keys to preventing
and containing the epidemics of STD's and
WHEREAS, the VD Hotline has made significant contributions to the STD control
program in Columbus by providing the community with factual information and
referral services, guiding them to a better understanding of sexually trans-
mitted diseases; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF Dublin, State of Ohio, j7
the elected members concurring:
III SECTION 1. That April 5-10, 1982, be designated as VD Awareness Week, to
~ reinforce our commitment to the continuing efforts leading to the control and
eventual eradication of these major health problems, with the hope that this
year's campaign might also plant the seed of change in attitudes about STDs.
SECTION 2. That this resolution shall take effect and be in force from and
after the earliest period allowed by law.
l..~"'" day of 71ltlll-<,J~ , 1982
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