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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is an overnight celebration of life and cancer
survivorship, and since its inception in 1985 has become a worldwide movement to end cancer, with relay
events being held in 24 countries, with more countries joining the effort each year, and
WHEREAS, teams of people from all walks of life have fun while raising much needed funds to fight
cancer, and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment, and the Relay is a unique team event
designed to raise awareness about cancer and raise funds to support the American Cancer Society’s
mission of eliminating cancer; and
WHEREAS, one in three people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime, and the money raised
at Relay events saves lives by funding cutting edge cancer research, early detection and prevention
education, advocacy efforts, and life affirming patient services; and
WHEREAS, the Relay For Life is community driven, and it is a great way for the community to work
together in the fight against cancer, with teams of people, including local businesses, friends, families,
hospitals, religious organizations and clubs, gather at community sites and take turns walking, jogging or
running laps; and
WHEREAS, the Relay is a moving celebration of cancer survivorship and a healing experience
for the newly diagnosed, and every dollar raised goes toward fighting cancer in four main ways: research,
education, advocacy and patient services; and
WHEREAS, the Georgetown Relay for Life is to be held April 17, 2009 at Forbes Middle School;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE GARVER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, do hereby proclaim April 17, 2009 as
GEORGETOWN RELAY FOR LIFE DAY
And ask all citizens to join in this worthwhile cause at Forbes Middle School
to celebrate successes and memorialize lost battles.