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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Relay For Life, an American Cancer Society signature |
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event, is a unique fund-raiser that allows participants from all |
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walks of life, including cancer patients and survivors, to unify in |
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an effort to combat this terrible disease; and |
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WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society has raised |
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approximately $3 billion for cancer research since 1946, has funded |
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40 Nobel Laureates, and currently provides funding for 25 percent |
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of all new research being conducted; and |
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WHEREAS, Monies raised through the Relay For Life will enable |
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the American Cancer Society to continue investing in the fight |
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against this disease through educational programs, research, |
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advocacy, and services to every community in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, On February 26, 2007, at 6:45 p.m. on the south steps |
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of the Capitol, Texans will gather for a Relay For Life-Light Up the |
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Dome candlelight ceremony to honor valiant cancer survivors and |
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remember those who have been lost to the disease; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 26, 2007, as "Relay For |
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Life-Light Up the Dome Day" and encourage citizens to participate |
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in this important occasion. |
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Kuempel |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 424 was adopted by the House on |
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February 20, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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