[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 27, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1842]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE DENTON COMMUNITY SYMPOSIUM ON 
                                HIV/AIDS

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 26, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize participants and 
sponsors of the Community Symposium on ``The Silent Killer in African 
American Families'' in Denton, TX.
  This event explores several topics regarding the HIV/AIDS epidemic in 
African American communities. It provides citizens with answers 
concerning HIV/AIDS and presents support networks for families 
struggling with this terrible disease.
  The effects of HIV and AIDS can be devastating to communities. To 
prevent further infection among our citizens, it is vital that programs 
such as this community symposium exist. With Congress's recent 
reauthorization of the Ryan White Care Act, funding for both treatment 
and prevention programs can continue.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the Community Symposium for 
HIV/AIDS awareness in Denton County for their continuing commitment to 
AIDS prevention and treatment. The participants and sponsors that 
provide support to the AIDS/HIV symposium are crucial components in the 
fight against this worldwide epidemic.

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