Proc. 2011-31 Relay for Life 05-13-11"ROC TION
NOe 2011 -31
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 theAmerican 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 $i5o 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 $55o,000 to fight
cancer, increase community awareness of cancer, and stimulate a real sense
of relationship and camaraderie among the participants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBYPROCLAIMED, by the power vested in
me as Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
May 13, 2011
be declared: Relay for Life Day
in the City ofHuntsville, 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 13th day of May 2011.
J. Turner, Mayor