Dianne Feinstein: “Today I am introducing the AIDS Memorial Grove Act of 1966. This bill is identical to H.R. 3193 sponsored by…”

“Today I am introducing the AIDS Memorial Grove Act of 1966. This bill is identical to H.R. 3193 sponsored by Congresswoman Pelosi in the House. The legislation recognizes the significance of the 15-acre AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco and directs the Secretary of Interior to designate the AIDS Memorial Grove as a national memorial. The AIDS Memorial Grove is a place where people come together to grieve, find solace, support and hope. Since 1991, volunteers have been planting trees and maintaining this woodland area. Visitors come not only from San Francisco, but also from all across the United States. In giving national recognition to the area, the legislation makes the AIDS Memorial Grove the Nation's first living memorial dedicated to the thousands of Americans who have died of AIDS and in support of individuals who are living with acquired immune deficiency syndrome and their families and friends. No Federal funds would be required. The AIDS Memorial Grove is, and will continue to be, a public/private partnership totally supported by private donations.”