OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL MAYOR
July 6, 2011
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
1 transmit herewith a congratulatory resolution concerning David E. Munar. Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Mayor
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, This month marks the 30th year of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Since June 5, 1981, when the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first identified this horrific' disease, HIV/AIDS has claimed the lives of more than 25 million people worldwide, including 600,000 Americans, and has become one of the most destructive diseases in recorded history; and
WHEREAS, To honor Americans who have dedicated themselves to ending the scourge of HIV/AIDS, President Barack Obama recently recognized David Ernesto Munar of the Aids Foundation of Chicago ("AFC") as one of nine "Champions of Change" in the battle to defeat this deadly disease; and
WHEREAS, "Champions of Change" is a weekly White House initiative that profiles ordinary Americans whose extraordinary contributions to the community are helping our Nation meet the challenges of the 21st century; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Munar was named a "Champion of Change" for his outstanding work in formulating innovative responses to the HIV/AIDS crisis and in managing the AFC's $16 million portfolio of care, prevention, and policy programs and services; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Northwestern University, Mr. Munar has worked for the AFC since 1991. In February of 2011, he was appointed president and chief executive officer of the AFC, a position which he holds today; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career at the AFC, Mr. Munar has collaborated with colleagues locally and nationally to spur advocacy and to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, including the Minnesota AIDS Project, the Southern REACH Initiative, the Treatment Access Expansion Project, CHAMP and SisterLove; and
WHEREAS, An advocate for expanded, voluntary...
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