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Resolution recognizing the summer of 2018 as Relay for Life Summer in Lake County.
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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 8, 2018
Buffalo Grove/Lincolnshire - Buffalo Grove, June 9, 2018
Northern Lake County - Libertyville, June 30, 2018
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor on behalf of the County Board that the summer of 2018 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 8, 2018.