Proc. 2010-52 Law Enforcement Torch Run & Special Olympics Day 05-27-10PROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS the Law Enforcement Torch Run began in 1981 when Wichita, Kansas police chief
Richard LaMunyon saw an urgent need to raise funds for increased awareness for
Special Olympics; and
WHEREAS in Texas, the Law Enforcement Torch Run began in 1985, & has grown to become
one of the largest in the world; and
WHEREAS at its most basic level, the Torch Run is an actual running event where officers &
athletes run the Special Olympics Flame of Hope to the opening ceremonies of local
competitions; and
WHEREAS every 2 years, law enforcement of representing their state's, province's or
nation's Torch Run program comprise a Final Leg Team which carries the Flame of
Hope to, th m Ceremonies o the S cial 0 m ics World
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WHEREAS the Law Enforcement Torch Run is Special Olympics' largest grassroots fundraiser
and public awareness vehicle;
WHEREAS Special Olympics is more than sports training & competitions, it changes peoples'
lives —together, the Law Enforcement Torch Run & the athletes ofSpecia101yrmmpics
Texas are `dn inspiratiotz'to all'those involved:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITHEREBYPROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as Mayor of
the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
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be declared: ar
"Law Enforcement -Torch Run & Special Olympics Day"
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in the City af,Huntsville and urge all citizens to acknowledge and support the dedi&66h
of law enfor'eement personnel `in aiding the Special Olympics program.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 27th day of May, 20`10.