[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 30, Number 43 (Monday, October 31, 1994)]
[Pages 2113-2114]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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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

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