Bill Text: SC S0836 | 2019-2020 | 123rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Oconee Relay for Life

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-09 - Introduced and adopted [S0836 Detail]

Download: South_Carolina-2019-S0836-Introduced.html

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A SENATE RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE OCONEE RELAY FOR LIFE UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE OCONEE COMMUNITY.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to learn that Oconee Relay For Life is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary on May 18, 2019; and

Whereas, Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature fundraiser dedicated to helping communities honor cancer survivors, remember loves ones lost to cancer, and help those affected today; and

Whereas, Relay For Life also raises awareness about the severity and scope of the disease, with one out of three people in the United States diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime; and

Whereas, the funds that Relay For Life raises help give cancer patients and their families the resources they need, like free rides to chemotherapy, free places to stay near hospitals, and a live 24/7 helpline for answers and support; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the service of Oconee Relay For Life to the people and the State of South Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Oconee Relay For Life upon the occasion of its twenty-fifth anniversary and commend the organization for its many years of dedicated service to the Oconee community.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Oconee Relay For Life.