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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 /> 1 <br />