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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 351
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WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society is the nationwide |
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community-based health organization dedicated to eliminating |
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cancer as a major health problem; currently one in four deaths in |
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the United States is from cancer; and |
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WHEREAS, The Relay For Life is the American Cancer |
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Society's signature event and one of the means by which the |
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organization accomplishes its mission; and |
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WHEREAS, The Relay For Life consists of over 4,000 events |
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nationwide to honor cancer survivors, educate the general public |
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about the importance of early detection and prevention of cancer, |
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and raise funds in the fight against cancer; and |
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WHEREAS, The City of Harlingen is hosting a Relay For Life |
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at Boggus Stadium on April 3 and 4, 2009; across the nation, |
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annual Relays For Life play a major role in helping to support |
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cancer research, education, advocacy, and patient services; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Harlingen community for hosting |
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a Relay For Life and encourage communities throughout our state |
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to participate in this effort to eradicate cancer as a major |
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health problem; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of the City of Harlingen 2009 Relay For Life. |
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Lucio |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 3, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |