08-R080

2008 -- S 2767

Enacted 02/26/08

S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24 - 29, 2008 TO BE "PAINT THE STATE PURPLE WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Senator Rhoda E. Perry

Date Introduced: February 26, 2008

     WHEREAS, Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Rhode Island. At any one

time, it is estimated that over 33,000 Rhode Islanders are living with cancer or are cancer

survivors; and

     WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society's signature event, Relay For Life is engaging

12 communities and 8 colleges in the State of Rhode Island. Relay For Life is a volunteer driven

event designed to celebrate survivorship, remember those who have lost their battle to cancer and

fight back with mission and advocacy to eliminate cancer. Last year, volunteers raised just over

one million dollars in Rhode Island at Relay For Life events helping to ensure that research,

education, advocacy and service is provided to citizens of this state; and

     WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society educates Relay participants about the

legislative issues impacting cancer patients and their families, including: funding for cancer

programs, access to health care and improving the quality of life of those diagnosed with cancer.

Participants are given the tools needed to voice their support for these issues throughout the

legislative process and will be working with members of the general assembly to help eliminate

Rhode Island's cancer burden in the future; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby proclaims the week of February 24 - 29, 2008 to be "Paint the State Purple Week" in the

State of Rhode Island. We recognize the need of American Cancer Society volunteers to promote

Relay For Life throughout the state; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That this Senate hereby welcomes Relay For Life committee members and

volunteers, who are visiting the general assembly to commemorate cancer survivorship and

highlight the importance of raising awareness, raising funds and fighting back against the disease

that claims the lives of so many Rhode Islanders. We wish them good health, tremendous success

in all their endeavors, including engaging communities throughout the state by "Painting the State

Purple"; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Rhode Island Office of the American

Cancer Society.

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