Item B09
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date:
4/19/00
Division: Mayor Freeman
Bulk Item: Yes
No
Department: BOCC-3
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Proclamation proclaiming May 5th and May 6th, 2000 as Relay For Life Days.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The American Cancer Society holds the Relay for Life in Key West each year as a money-raising team
effort to help prevent cancer and to support those battling this life-threatening disease.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
The Board of County Commissioners has in the past issued similar proclamations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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DISPOSITION:
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WHEREAS, on May 5th and 6th, 2000, the American Cancer Society
will hold the Relay for Life in the County of Monroe, the City of
Key West, as a money-raising team effort to help prevent cancer and
to support those battling this life-threatening disease; and
WHEREAS, dollars from the Relay for Life provide patients with
transportation, durable medical equipment, and much more; and
WHEREAS, participants form teams; taking turns on the track in
shifts of thirty minutes to two hours; and
WHEREAS, the Relay for Life opens as cancer survivors walk or
run the first lap, which is an emotional time and sets the stage for
the importance of this event; and
WHEREAS, the Relay for Life, a luminary service is held to
honor cancer survivors and to remember those who have lost the
battle against cancer, and the luminaries are left burning
throughout the night to remind participants of the importance of
this contribution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Commission of
the County of Monroe hereby declares and proclaims May 5th and May
6th, 2000, as:
RELAY FOR LIFE DAYS
for the Lower Keys Unit 'and hereby urge all citizens of Monroe
County to participate in this worthwhile event.
Dated this 19th day of April, 2000.
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