Title
Resolution recognizing the summer of 2017 as Relay for Life Summer in Lake County.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service; and
WHEREAS, Relay for Life is a "Celebration of Life" where people "Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back" and is the American Cancer Society's nationwide signature activity; and
WHEREAS, Relay for Life is a community event that celebrates survivors and remembers those who have lost their battle with cancer; and
WHEREAS, because cancer never sleeps, Relay for Life teams spend the night camping out, enjoying music and family activities together, while team members walk around a track relay-style for the duration of this event; and
WHEREAS, Relay for Life events are held throughout Lake County over the course of the summer as follows:
Barrington - Barrington, June 10, 2017
Buffalo Grove/Stevenson High School - Buffalo Grove, June 2, 2017
Lake Zurich Area/Wauconda/Island Lake - Lake Zurich, Illinois June 10, 2017
Greater Waukegan/Far North Shore - Waukegan, Illinois June 17, 2017
GLMV - Vernon Hills, June 17, 2017
Gurnee/Wadsworth - Gurnee, Illinois June 10, 2017
Northwest Lake County - Grayslake, Illinois July 22, 2017
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor on behalf of the County Board that the summer of 2017 be proclaimed "Relay for Life Summer" in Lake County, and we hereby call upon all Lake County residents to recognize the outstanding contributions and support provided by the American Cancer Society to all who have been touched by cancer.
DATED, at Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, on May 9, 2017.