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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-165 <br />A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, <br />IN SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY <br />MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK. <br />WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society is the nation wide community based <br />volunteer health organization dedication to eliminating cancer as a major health <br />problem; and <br />WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society's goal is to prevent cancer, save lives, <br />and diminish suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, in order to raise awareness of breast cancer, the American Cancer <br />Society will hold a" Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk" on October 18, 2008; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, the walk will begin at approximately 9:00 A.M. at the Sebastian <br />River Medical Center and proceed south bound on U.S. 1 to Roseland Road then on to <br />135th Street back to the hospital; and <br />WHEREAS, the route will be walked two times for a total of 5 kilometers (3.1 <br />miles); and <br />NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that: <br />1. The Board of County Commissioners supports the American Cancer <br />Society Treasure Coast Area "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer <br />Walk". <br />2. The Board gladly authorizes use of any County roads or sidewalks for the <br />walk. <br />3. The Board encourages all citizens to support the participants in the <br />"Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk" on Saturday, October 18 at <br />9:00 A.M. at the Sebastian River Medical Center. <br />This resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Davis , and the <br />motion was seconded by Commissioner Flescher and upon being put to a vote, <br />the vote was as follows: <br />Chairman Sandra L. Bowden Aye <br />Vice Chairman Wesley S. Davis Aye <br />Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher Aye <br />Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan _ Ave <br />Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Ave <br />