    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
    [October 21, 1994]
    [Page 1828]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Memorandum on World AIDS Day, 1994
    October 21, 1994

    Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies

    Subject: World AIDS Day, 1994

        As you know, December 1, 1994, is World AIDS Day--a day set aside
    for our Nation and for the world to reflect on the scope of the HIV
    pandemic, to honor those we have lost, and to renew our commitment to
    fight this disease on all fronts.
        It is my hope that all departments and agencies once again will plan
    significant activities to recognize World AIDS Day, as so many did last
    year. I was touched by the outstanding programs many of your agencies
    presented for employees, and I appreciated the acts of personal service
    a number of you performed for people living with HIV and AIDS. These
    activities exemplify what we have worked to make hallmarks of this
    Administration: leadership by example and putting people first.
        The theme of World AIDS Day, 1994, ``AIDS and Families: Protect and
    Care for the Ones We Love,'' recognizes that HIV is a challenge to
    families, not just individuals. Family members must work together to
    protect their loved ones from becoming infected. And all family members
    share responsibility for those who have become ill.
        In order to begin planning for December 1, I request that each
    agency head designate an appropriate individual to plan and coordinate
    World AIDS Day, 1994, activities for the agency. Please inform the White
    House Office of the National AIDS policy coordinator by November 1 of
    the individual you have selected who will act as the coordinator for
    your agency's activities, and keep the office informed of the activities
    you plan for that day. The Office also will sponsor a meeting of
    coordinators from all the agencies and will inform your World AIDS Day
    coordinator of the time and place.

                                                          William J. Clinton