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TO RECOGNIZE RELAY FOR LIFE, SPONSORED BY THE SOUTH ATLANTIC DIVISION OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS GIVEN EACH YEAR TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, The South Atlantic Division of the American Cancer Society is a community based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service; and
Whereas, more than 21,800 South Carolinians will be diagnosed with cancer in 2005, and more than 9,000 South Carolina citizens will die from this disease; and
Whereas, Relay For Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, will celebrate and honor South Carolinians and their families that have been affected by cancer; and
Whereas, the month of May, 2005, has been proclaimed "Relay for Life Month" by Governor Mark Sanford. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the Senate of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize Relay for Life, sponsored by the South Atlantic Division of the American Cancer Society and congratulate them on the many contributions given each year to improve the quality of life for the citizens of South Carolina.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the South Atlantic Division of the American Cancer Society.
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