Bill > HRes679

This resolution honors Paul Kawata, the long-serving executive director of NMAC (National Minority AIDS Council), for his transformative leadership in advancing health equity and social justice. Specifically, the resolution recognizes Kawata's 38-year career in combating HIV/AIDS, particularly focusing on communities of color and LGBTQ+ populations who have been disproportionately affected by the epidemic. The resolution highlights Kawata's pivotal role in confronting systemic racism, homophobia, and health disparities, as well as his work as a founding member of the Federal AIDS Policy Partnership and his contributions to shaping the Minority AIDS Initiative and National HIV/AIDS Strategy. As a proud Japanese American, Kawata is acknowledged for shattering barriers, serving as a mentor, and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. The resolution ultimately commends his groundbreaking advocacy, expresses gratitude for his civil rights and public health contributions, and extends best wishes for his retirement, emphasizing his enduring legacy of pursuing equity, inclusion, and access for people living with HIV and those affected by systemic discrimination.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/679/all-info