Proc. 2016-17 - Relay for Life Day, 4-15-16
PROCLAMATION
NO. 2016-17
WHEREAS since 2004, Relay for Life has been held annually in our community as an activity of the American Cancer Society to promote cancer awareness and provide an opportunity to fight
back against cancer; and
WHEREAS money raised supports the American Cancer Society’s mission of saving lives and creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays – by helping people stay well, by helping
people get well, by finding cures for cancer, and by fighting back; and
WHEREAS the American Cancer Society Relay for Life is a nationwide signature activity and funded more than $150 million in cancer research last year through money raised in communities
across the United States; and
WHEREAS Relay for Life gives us a unique opportunity to come together and remember those who have lost their courageous battle with cancer; and
WHEREAS the Relay for Life in Walker County has raised over $700,000 to fight cancer, increase community awareness of cancer, and foster relationships and camaraderie among participants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
April 15, 2016
be declared: Relay for Life Day
in the City of Huntsville, and call upon our citizens to acknowledge this unique and effective means of enhancing community goodwill while raising funds for the American Cancer Society.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 15th day of April 2016.
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Andy Brauninger, Mayor