SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 522

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Fourth Annual Mabel Meshachk White-South Dallas 
Outreach Center's Relay for Life, which will take place on
April 4, 2003; and

	WHEREAS, The Relay for Life is an all-night family event 
sponsored by the American Cancer Society to raise funds for 
cancer research, to increase public awareness of cancer, and to 
celebrate those who have survived their battle with cancer; and

	WHEREAS, Rolando Blackman, former National Basketball 
Association star and currently the assistant coach for the Dallas 
Mavericks basketball team, is the chairman of the 2003 Relay for 
Life; and

	WHEREAS, A formal ceremony with dignitaries in attendance 
will begin the evening's event at 7 p.m.; the Luminaria Ceremony 
will take place after the sky darkens and will be the highlight of 
the evening; and

	WHEREAS, Cancer is one of society's most challenging 
diseases to overcome, and many health professionals and 
organizations are involved in research to combat it; and

	WHEREAS, The participants in Relay for Life will come 
together to build a strong community spirit and support for the 
prevention and treatment of cancer and for the many individuals 
whose lives have been affected by this disease; now, therefore, 
be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the many people who have planned 
this important public health event and extend best wishes to them 
all for a successful occasion.
                                                                            West




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 7, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate