2016-0288
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Proclamation: “American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Month”
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease, and accounts for nearly 1 of every 4 deaths; and,
WHEREAS, this year alone, approximately 595,690 Americans are expected to die of cancer; more than 1,630 people a day; and,
WHEREAS, Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity for raising awareness and funds for the fight against cancer; and,
WHEREAS, the Relay for Life movement symbolizes hope and our shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people. Participating in a Relay for Life event is an opportunity to honor cancer survivors, remember those lost, and raise funds and awareness to fight back and help end cancer forever; and,
WHEREAS, on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at the West Bank Bridge Park, teams of community members will take turns walking around a luminary bordered track for 12 hours during this unique fund-raising event. Food, games, and fun activities provide entertainment and the luminaries are lit after dark as a glowing tribute to remember those who have lost the battle, honor those who have fought and won, and support those whose fight continues. Cancer never sleeps and, therefore, we cannot stop fighting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2016 AS
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S RELAY FOR LIFE MONTH
IN ST. CHARLES PARISH, AND URGE ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SUPPORT THE FUND-RAISING EFFORTS OF LOCAL RELAY FOR LIFE TEAMS, TO JOIN CANCER SURVIVORS IN THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE, AND DEDICATE THEMSELVES TO THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER BY ATTENDING THE RELAY FOR LIFE FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016, AT THE ST. CHARLES PARISH WEST BANK BRIDGE PARK; AND,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2016, ST. CHARLES PARISH WILL HAVE A “PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE DAY” AND URGE ALL CITIZENS TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY CANCER BY COMMEMORATING THIS DAY BY WEARING THE COLOR PURPLE, AND THAT THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12-16, 2016, WILL BE “ST. CHARLES PARISH EMPLOYEES RELAY FOR LIFE FESTIVAL FUNDRAISING WEEK”.
LARRY COCHRAN WENDY BENEDETTO
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
PAUL J. HOGAN, PE WILLIAM BILLY WOODRUFF
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
TERRELL D. WILSON MARILYN B. BELLOCK
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT V
MARY K. CLULEE TRACI A. FLETCHER
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VI
DICK GIBBS JULIA FISHER-PERRIER
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT III COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VII
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