HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05-19 PACKET 04.D.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
MEETING ITEM #
DATE 5/19/2010 D.
Administration
Ryan Schroeder
DEPARTMENT HEAD
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Consider proclaiming June 4 — 5, 2010 as Relay for Life Days.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Proclaim June 4 — 5, 2010 as Relay for Life Days.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
❑ MEMO /LETTER:
❑ RESOLUTION:
❑ ORDINANCE:
❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION:
❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION:
® OTHER: Proclamation.
ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS
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City Administrator Date
COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER
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In recognition and support of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of South
Washington County
WHEREAS, 2010 welcomes a merger of the Cottage Grove and Woodbury Relay events
as these two communities join together in the fight against cancer; and
WHEREAS, This year's goals for Relay For Life of SoWashCo is $260,000, 90
Fundraising Teams, and 200 Survivors of all cancers; and
WHEREAS, Cancer death rates and cancer incidence rates are steadily dropping
reflecting breakthroughs in early detection and treatment thanks to the
American Cancer Society funded research; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, $500 million was raised at almost 5,000 Relay For Life events
nationwide for the American Cancer Society to support research, education,
advocacy and patient services; and
WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents the hope that those
lost to cancer will be remembered, that those who face cancer will be
supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated.
NOW
THEREFORE, Be it resolved that I, Myron Bailey, Mayor of Cottage Grove, do hereby
proclaim June 4 -5, 2010 as "Relay For Life Days" and encourage citizens to
participate in Relay For Life of South Washington County at East Ridge
High School track and field.
So proclaimed this 19th day of May 2010
Myron Bailey
Mayor