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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, nearly every one of us is touched by cancer--yourself, a loved one, a coworker,
a neighbor or a friend; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that about 7.4 million Americans have a history of cancer; and
WHEREAS, in 1930 only 20 percent of those who developed cancer survived-- today nearly
53 percent are cured; and
WHEREAS, theAmerican Cancer Society's mission is to eliminate cancer as a major health
problem through research, education, advocacy and services; and
WHEREAS, the Latimer County community and theAmerican Cancer Society have teamed
together in the annual Relay for Life, an 18-hour noncompetitive team relay event, and
WHEREAS, the Relay for Life will be held June 15 and 16 at Rocky Mountain High
School's French Field.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim June 15 and 16, 2001 as
RELAY FOR LIFE DAYS
in the city of Fort Collins and urge the community to participate in this event which will provide
an opportunity to honor cancer survivors, reflect on those who have lost the battle to cancer, and to
raise funds to support local programs in education, advocacy and patient services.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 5th day of June, A.D. 2001.
Mayor
ATTEST.
City Clerk
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