United States House of Representatives

Proclamation
Congressman Scott H. Peters
52nd District, California

The Asian Pacific Health Foundation

Whereas, chronic viral hepatitis is a condition that affects the lives of millions of everyday
Americans, and is a leading cause of liver cancer and liver transplants; and
Whereas, Asian-Americans account for over fifty percent of those living with Hepatitis B,
even though they make up only five percent of our population; and
Whereas, people ages fifty through seventy are at an increased risk for hepatitis infection
compared to the general population, and should all be tested for it; and
Whereas, even though both hepatitis A and B are vaccine-preventable, many at-risk
communities lack the adequate medical resources to prevent both diseases because of
unawareness and language-barriers; and
Whereas, the Asian Pacific Health Center, a non-profit organization, has worked for nearly
fifteen years to provide health screenings and health education to underserved populations
in San Diego, and has screened thousands of people; and
Whereas, the Asian Pacific Health Center has partnered with many notable organizations,
like the National Task Force for Hepatitis B, the UCSD School of Pharmacy, and the
Vietnamese Physicians Association, among many others, to provide hepatitis education,
screening, and treatment to San Diegans; and
Whereas, the Asian Pacific Health Center has provided invaluable services by working with
the health community and local volunteers to promote the prevention, diagnoses, and
treatment of hepatitis and improve the lives of those affected;
Now therefore, be it resolved that the Asian Pacific Health Center be honored on behalf of
the constituents of the 52nd Congressional District of the State of California on this day, the
17th of May, 2015, for their exceptional efforts to recognize the importance of hepatitis
prevention, education, screening, and treatment.

Signed by Scott Peters, Member of Congress

52nd District, California

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