ORDER NO.29542
ADOPT A PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 5th AND 6th AS THE
FOURTH ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE DAYS IN KERB COUNTY
Came to be heard this the 23rd day of January, 2006, with a motion made by
Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Baldwin. The Court
unanimously approved by vote of 4-0-0 to:
Approve adoption of Proclamation declaring May 5th and 6th as the Fourth
Annual Relay for Life Days in Kerr County.
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1. I ~ COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND TEN COPIES OF THIS
REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT.
MADE $Y: Commissioner Williams OFFICE: Precinct 2
MEETING DATE: January 23, 2006 TIME PREFERRED:
SUBJECT: Consider, discuss and take appropriate action to adopt a proclatnation
declaring May 5th & 6th as the 4th Annual Relay for Life Days in Kerr County,
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON)
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Commissioner, Pct. 2
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accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows:
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS; The Relay for Life is the signature fund-raising event of the American
Cancer Society. Kerr County held its first Relay in 2003; and
WHEREAS; The 15` Relay held in 2003 -raised approximately $27,000;
The 2"d Relay held in 2004 -raised approximately $46,000;
The 3`a Relay held in 2005 -raised $106,000 with approximately 87 teams
participating; and
WHEREAS; In 2005 the Kids for a Cure program was added to encourage students to
participate in the Relay. Hundreds of 35mm film canisters were
distributed throughout Kerr County challenging students to fill them with
quarters. Over $1200 was collected in quarters alone through Kids for a
Cure.
THEREFORE: In recognition of the efforts of many to raise funds for cancer reseazch,
Kerr County Commissioners' Court hereby PROCLAIMS May 5th and 6`h
as Ken County Relay for Life Days and urges all citizens to support efforts
to aid cancer reseazch.
County Judge
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H. A. "Buster" Baldwin
Commissioner, Pct. #1 ~
William H. Williams
Commissioner, Pct. #2
Dave Nicholson
Commissioner, Pct. #4