CITY OF HOMER

HOMER, ALASKA

Mayor

RESOLUTION 06-53

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOMER CITY COUNCIL EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF THE HOMER HIPPIE CHICKS IN THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE "RELAY FOR LIFE" DONATION TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY FOR "HOPE FOR A CURE".

WHEREAS, The Homer Emblem Club #350 is in its 5th year of participating in the annual "Relay for Life", sponsored by the American Cancer Society; and

WHEREAS, The "Relay for Life" will take place in Soldotna at the Skyview High School June 2, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. and end June 3rd at 2:00 p.m.; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Homer Emblem Club have created a team called the Homer Hippie Chicks as their entry in this relay; and

WHEREAS, The Homer Hippie Chicks will be walking during this 20 hour time period by having a member from the team on the track at all times; and

WHEREAS, It is the goal of the Homer Hippie Chicks to raise $2,000.00 to donate to the American Cancer Society for a "Hope for a Cure"; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of the fact that there have been numerous Homer residents who have been recently diagnosed with cancer; and

WHEREAS, In affirmation of the fact that there is a great need for monies to be raised to fund "Hope for a Cure".

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Homer City Council hereby expresses support of the Homer Hippie Chicks in their participation in the "Relay for Life" donation to the American Cancer Society for "Hope for a Cure" and commends all of those who support this honorable venture.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 8th day of May, 2006.

CITY OF HOMER

JAMES C. HORNADAY, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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MARY L. CALHOUN, CMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: Not specifically budgeted: $100.00 from 100.100.5206. Current balance $3,397.54