Honoring Paul Kawata for his unwavering commitment to communities of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and work to end the HIV epidemic.

This resolution honors Paul Kawata for his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to communities of color and the LGBTQ+ community in the fight against the HIV epidemic. It recognizes his 38 years of visionary service as the executive director of NMAC , where he became the longest-serving leader of a national HIV/AIDS organization. Under Mr. Kawata's guidance, NMAC became a powerful force for health equity , particularly for minority populations disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS, and he was a fearless advocate for LGBTQ+ justice. He played a pivotal role in shaping public health responses, including the Minority AIDS Initiative and the National HIV/AIDS Strategy , consistently confronting systemic racism and homophobia. The House of Representatives commends his unwavering pursuit of inclusion and expresses profound gratitude for his lifelong contributions to civil rights and the empowerment of marginalized communities.