CC 2016-07-26_06b Proclamation Relay for LifeCITY OF
WHEREAS, the Relay for Life Event is the signature activity of the American Cancer
Society celebrating cancer survivors and caregivers, and raising money for the American
Cancer Society because cancer NEVER sleeps; and ·
WHEREAS, the Five Cities Relay for Life Event offers the opportunity to raise awareness of
the need to raise money for cancer research and patient support not only in our
community but throughout the state, nation, and other countries as well; and
WHEREAS, this year's Five Cities Relay for Life Event already has 28 teams signed up to
participate and support those battling cancer, to honor those who have survived cancer,
and to remember those who have lost their battle to cancer; and
WHEREAS, the Five Cities Relay for Life Event will be held at Arroyo Grande High School
for a continuous 24-hour period, beginning on Saturday, August 6, 2016 and continuing
through Sunday, August 7, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Jim Hill, Mayor of the City of Arroyo Grande,
on behalf of the City Council, do hereby support and encourage citizens to participate in
the Five Cities Relay for Life Event on August 6 & 7, 2016.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande to be affixed this 26th day of July 2016.
JIM HILL, MAYOR
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