2007-2008 Bill 5119: Livestrong Armies of South Carolina - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly

117th Session, 2007-2008

H. 5119

STATUS INFORMATION

House Resolution

Sponsors: Reps. Huggins, Haley, Frye, Spires, Toole, Crawford, Ott, Ballentine, McLeod and E.H.Pitts

Document Path: l:\council\bills\gm\24223sd08.doc

Introduced in the House on May 6, 2008

Adopted by the House on May 6, 2008

Summary: Livestrong Armies of South Carolina

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

DateBodyAction Description with journal page number

5/6/2008HouseIntroduced and adopted HJ26

VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

5/6/2008

A HOUSE RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE WORK OF THE LIVESTRONG ARMIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN RAISING AWARENESS AND FUNDS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER, AND TO DECLARE TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008, AS “LIVESTRONG DAY” IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are profoundly grateful to the volunteers of the Livestrong Armies of South Carolina for their efforts in raising awareness of cancer in South Carolina; and

Whereas, cancer is the second leading cause of death in South Carolina, and over twentyone thousand citizens were diagnosed with cancer in 2007; and

Whereas, four Livestrong Armies have been formed in South Carolina by the Lance Armstrong Foundation, including Livestrong Army Upstate, SC; Livestrong Army Marietta, SC; Livestrong Army Lowcountry, SC; and Livestrong Army South Carolina; and

Whereas, founded in 1997 by champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, together with its partners, has raised more than two hundred fifty million dollars for the fight against cancer which has been used to focus on cancer prevention, on access to screening and care, and on research and quality of life for survivors; and

Whereas, Livestrong Armies hold Livestrong Day, a oneday initiative nationwide by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful to the volunteers of Livestrong Armies across South Carolina who embody the fortitude of our citizens affected by cancer, including cancer survivors, their friends and family, healthcare providers, and researchers. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor the work of the Livestrong Armies of South Carolina in raising awareness and funds in the fight against cancer, and declare Tuesday, May 13, 2008, as “Livestrong Day” in South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Livestrong Army South Carolina.

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