SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 303

WHEREAS, Relay For Life, an American Cancer Society signature event, is a unique fund-raiser that allows participants from all walks of life, including cancer patients and survivors, to unify in an effort to combat this terrible disease; and

WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society has raised approximately $3 billion for cancer research since 1946, has funded 40 Nobel Laureates, and currently provides funding for 25 percent of all new research being conducted; and

WHEREAS, Money raised through the Relay For Life will enable the American Cancer Society to continue investing in the fight against this disease through educational programs, research, advocacy, and services to every community in Texas; and

WHEREAS, On February 26, 2007, at 6:45 p.m. on the south steps of the Capitol, Texans will gather for a Relay For Life-Light Up the Dome candlelight ceremony to honor valiant cancer survivors and remember those who have been lost to the disease; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby recognize February 26, 2007, as "Relay For Life-Light Up the Dome Day" and encourage citizens to participate in this important occasion. Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 21, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate