Proc. 2014-28 Relay for Life Day 05-02-14
PROCLAMATION
NO. 2014-28
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 the participants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in
me as Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
May 2, 2014
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.
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PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 2 day of May 2014.
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Mac Woodward, Mayor