SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 431
WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society is the nationwide
community-based health organization dedicated to eliminating
cancer as a major health problem; currently one in four deaths in
the United States is from cancer; and
WHEREAS, The Relay For Life is the American Cancer
Society's signature event and one of the means by which the
organization accomplishes its mission; and
WHEREAS, The Relay For Life consists of over 4,000 events
nationwide to honor cancer survivors, educate the general public
about the importance of early detection and prevention of cancer,
and raise funds in the fight against cancer; and
WHEREAS, The City of Brownsville is hosting its 11th annual
Relay For Life at Dean Porter Park on May 1 and 2, 2009; the
Brownsville annual Relays For Life play a major role in helping
to support cancer research, education, advocacy, and patient
services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the Brownsville community for
hosting an annual Relay For Life and encourage communities
throughout our state to participate in this effort to eradicate
cancer as a major health problem; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the City of Brownsville 2009 Relay For Life.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 16, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate