* FINAL VERSION - Concurred

Resolution A133

Title:   HIV/AIDS Media Campaign

Topic:   HIV/AIDS

Committee:   Communications

House of Initial Action:   Deputies

Proposer:   HIV/AIDS

Resolved, That the 75th General Convention of The Episcopal Church authorize the Communication Office to collaborate with the National Episcopal AIDS Coalition (NEAC) in calling together and coordinating a working group of interested parties for the purpose of designing, funding and implementing a campaign which raises awareness throughout The Episcopal Church about the continuing HIV pandemic.


EXPLANATION

The Episcopal Church's advertisement campaigns have been highly effective in reaching many people in the church and the wider society. An awareness of HIV/AIDS issues and their impact on the church, our nation and the world will be increased by including this topic in the Church's media campaign.


* The final language, as well as the final status of each resolution, is being reviewed by the General Convention office. The Journal of the 75th General Convention and the Constitution and Canons will be published once the review process has been completed.