Robert Bernstein, M.D., F.A.C.P. Commissioner Robert A. MacLean, M.D. Deputy Commissioner Professional Services Hermas L Miller Deputy Commissioner Management and Administration June 22, 1987 • • Texas Department of Healt reet Austin, Texas 78756-3199 (512) 458-7111 The Honorable William P. Clements, Jr. Governor of Texas State Capitol, Room 200 Austin, Texas 78711 Dear Governor Clements: JU,1//ecs 1987 Members of the Board Frank Bryant, Jr., M.D., F.A.A.F.P., Chairman Raleigh R. White IV, M.D., Vice-Chairman Sr. Marian Strohmeyer, R.N., M.P.H., Secretary Ron J. Anderson, M.D. R. Jack Ayres, Jr. Don L. Brewer Barry D. Cunningham, D.D.S. Larry D. Krupala Dennis K. McIntosh, D.V.M. Joe N. Pyle, P.E. Arthur L. Raines, M.D. Robert 0. Robinson, M.D. Jose Roman, Jr., M.D. Isadore Roosth Barbara T. Slover, R.Ph. Oliver R. Smith, Jr., D.C. Max M. Stettner, D.O. Edward H. Zunker, O.D. I would like to correct a statement I made when we met in your office on June 4, 1987, and we spoke of the AIDS problem in Texas. I believe I said that "everyone who is infected with the HIV virus will develop the disease of AIDS*14. rwis-si'T"--5=77EaT-We- disease hasn't been with us long enough to know that for certain. We do know that approximately 40 percent of infected persons will develop AIDS within eight years. We are not certain what happens to the others, many may utlimately develop the disease--perhaps not all. It is clear, however, that all who are infected. (having the virus in their blood) are capable of i-Freiaing the dfis.. There are people i who have been infected since g/8 and are stil symptom-free. Doctor Frank Bryant and I appreciated the visit and discussion, particularly your interest in this horrendous public health problem. Warm regards to you and Rita. Sincerely, Robeft Bernstein, M.D., F.A.C.P. Commissioner of Health cc: Mr. Hilary Doran, Chief of Staff Office of the Governor Charles Vaughn, Budget Analyst Governor's Budget & Planning Office ,iPC [CC GB HD JA YEAR.__________ YI Prepare Uraft Please Handle Return Richard Land, Ph.D., Director of Family Affairs Office of the Governor BD Frank Bryant, Jr., M.D., Chairman Texas Board of Health SE DF DH JK RL SP RS LS RT Pel =1:resii.00
