HOMER,
Mayor
RESOLUTION 09-68
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA,
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE RELAY FOR LIFE OF HOMER AND THE AMERICAN CANCER
SOCIETY TO FIND A CURE FOR CANCER IN OUR LIFETIME. MAYOR.
WHEREAS, The Relay for Life of Homer (RFL) is in the beginning stages of formation and will be an annual event from this day forward; and
WHEREAS, The Relay for Life of Homer took place at the Homer High School Track June 12 and 13, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Relay for Life of Homer invited and encouraged the wonderful citizens of Homer and the surrounding area to help with achieving their goal of finding 40 survivors, creating 20 teams and raising $20,000 during the event; and
WHEREAS, The courageous and brave souls that joined a RFL team walked during the 20-hour time period by having a member from their team on the track at all times; and
WHEREAS, It is the goal of the Relay for Life of Homer to meet and exceed the goal given to them by the American Cancer Society to find a CURE FOR CANCER IN OUR LIFETIME; and
WHEREAS, Numerous Homer residents have been diagnosed with cancer recently, affirming the fact that there is a great need for monies to be raised to find a HOPE FOR A CURE; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of Homer, Alaska, supports the Relay for Life of Homer toward the cause of finding a CURE FOR CANCER IN OUR LIFETIME.
PASSED
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JAMES C. HORNADAY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JO JOHNSON,
Fiscal Note: N/A