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TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE WORK OF THE LIVESTRONG ARMIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN RAISING AWARENESS AND FUNDS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER, AND TO DECLARE TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008, AS "LIVESTRONG DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are profoundly grateful to the volunteers of the Livestrong Armies of South Carolina for their efforts in raising awareness of cancer in South Carolina; and
Whereas, cancer is the second leading cause of death in South Carolina, and over twenty-one thousand citizens were diagnosed with cancer in 2007; and
Whereas, four Livestrong Armies have been formed in South Carolina by the Lance Armstrong Foundation, including Livestrong Army Upstate, SC; Livestrong Army Marietta, SC; Livestrong Army Lowcountry, SC; and Livestrong Army South Carolina; and
Whereas, founded in 1997 by champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, together with its partners, has raised more than two hundred fifty million dollars for the fight against cancer which has been used to focus on cancer prevention, on access to screening and care, and on research and quality of life for survivors; and
Whereas, Livestrong Armies hold Livestrong Day, a one-day initiative nationwide by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful to the volunteers of Livestrong Armies across South Carolina who embody the fortitude of our citizens affected by cancer, including cancer survivors, their friends and family, health-care providers, and researchers. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor the work of the Livestrong Armies of South Carolina in raising awareness and funds in the fight against cancer, and declare Tuesday, May 13, 2008, as "Livestrong Day" in South Carolina.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Livestrong Army South Carolina.
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