HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-165RESOLUTION NO. 2008-165
A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
IN SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK.
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society is the nation wide community based
volunteer health organization dedication to eliminating cancer as a major health
problem; and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society's goal is to prevent cancer, save lives,
and diminish suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service;
and
WHEREAS, in order to raise awareness of breast cancer, the American Cancer
Society will hold a" Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk" on October 18, 2008;
and
WHEREAS, the walk will begin at approximately 9:00 A.M. at the Sebastian
River Medical Center and proceed south bound on U.S. 1 to Roseland Road then on to
135th Street back to the hospital; and
WHEREAS, the route will be walked two times for a total of 5 kilometers (3.1
miles); and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that:
1. The Board of County Commissioners supports the American Cancer
Society Treasure Coast Area "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Walk".
2. The Board gladly authorizes use of any County roads or sidewalks for the
walk.
3. The Board encourages all citizens to support the participants in the
"Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk" on Saturday, October 18 at
9:00 A.M. at the Sebastian River Medical Center.
This resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Davis , and the
motion was seconded by Commissioner Flescher and upon being put to a vote,
the vote was as follows:
Chairman Sandra L. Bowden Aye
Vice Chairman Wesley S. Davis Aye
Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher Aye
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan _ Ave
Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Ave
RESOLUTION NO. 2008165
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duljr �ptssed and adopted this
7th day of October 2008.
INDIAN R1\itR COUNTY FLORIDA
Attest: J. K. Barton, Clerk by its Board' of County Commissioners
By
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Deputy Clerkndra L.,Bowden,. hairman
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Approved as to form and legal
Pam
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Deputy County Attorney
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