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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-153
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
December 17, 2013
To recognize the Our Heroes exhibit and the invaluable contributions made by Our Heroes to the District of Columbia on behalf of people born with or infected with HIV/AIDS, and to declare December 2, 2013, as “Our Heroes Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Our Heroes is an organization committed to telling a visual story of people impacted by AIDS/HIV through black and white photographs;
WHEREAS, this valuable collection of images share individual and collective stories of inner strength, perseverance, and compassion;
WHEREAS, since the organization was created, over 200 images have been taken over a 30-year period, beginning in 1983, that specifically highlight people, locations, organizations, and events that directly contributed to telling the story of the War Against AIDS in Washington, D.C.;
WHEREAS, all of the sacred images encourage an in-depth understanding and further acceptance of people living with HIV/AIDS;
WHEREAS, Our Heroes is committed to sharing these intimate and transparent stories of the human journey and acknowledges the vital support provided on behalf of countless direct support professionals in a meaningful and impactful way; and
WHEREAS, in 2006, the Our Heroes collection made its debut at the John A. Wilson Building, and following the formal introduction, 50 additional photos have been successfully added to the collection; and
WHEREAS, as intended, this historical and powerful exhibit continuously encourages dialogue that educates the public on risk factors, dispels myths associated with the deadly disease, and promotes advocacy.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the "Our Heroes Day Recognition Resolution of 2013".
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the work, and artistic advocacy provided by Our Heroes to assist persons impacted with AIDS/HIV and hereby declares December 2, 2013, as “Our Heroes Day” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
