02-relay-for-lifePROCLAMATION 2006-02
WHEREAS, the RELAY FOR LIFE brings together people from all walks of life who work together to raise awareness of the progress being made in the fight against cancer; and
WHEREAS, volunteers, walkers, runners, cancer survivors, their families and community leaders participate in this event by contributing countless hours of work, showing support,
and by walking or running relay style around the Huntsville High School track; and
WHEREAS, the City of Huntsville, its Council and the citizens wish to show support for the RELAY FOR LIFE fund raiser, and the American Cancer Society in their dedication to
the fight against and the elimination of cancer, saving lives through research, advocacy and service; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as the Mayor of the City of Huntsville, that
APRIL 28 AND 29, 2006
be designated as:
RELAY FOR LIFE DAYS
in Huntsville, Texas.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 21st day of February 2006.
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J. TURNER, MAYOR