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PROCLAMATION ;_ <br />DESIGNATING MARCH 25 & 26, 2011 AS <br />RELAY FOR LIFE DAYS IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />WHEREAS, on March 25 & 26, 2011 in the Citrus Bowl at Vero Beach High School, the <br />American Cancer Society's Indian River Unit will hold the 16th annual Relay for Life, which is <br />an overnight, family-oriented event involved in a team effort to raise money to fight cancer and <br />raise awareness about the progress against cancer; and <br />WHEREAS, cancer survivors, young and old, are invited to begin the Relay by walking <br />the Survivors Victory Lap around the track with a Luminaria Ceremony where candles are lit in <br />remembrance of those who have lost their battles with cancer and in honor of survivors, and <br />the heartfelt love and caring shared by friends and family during this ceremony is moving and <br />healing; and <br />WHEREAS, Relay For Life provides an opportunity for expanding cancer control, <br />advocacy, volunteerism and fundraising; for reaching diverse populations with live -saving <br />information and to increase the awareness of all the programs and services offered by the <br />American Cancer Society in communities throughout our nation; and <br />WHEREAS, supporters make it possible, scientists make it happen, and survivors <br />make it personal; and <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that March 25 & 26, 2011 be <br />designated RELAY FOR LIFE DAYS in Indian River County. <br />Adopted this 15th day of March, 2011. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Bob Solari, Chairman <br />Gary C. , eeler, Vice Chairman <br />Wesley S. Dav's <br />I — . -I - <br />—J— <br />b. <br />