2015-28973 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2015-28973
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY TO CO-SPONSOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S
RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT HELD AT FLAMINGO PARK ON MAY 2,
2015 FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M.
WHEREAS, in May 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in
Tacoma, Washington, ultimately raising $27,000 to help the American Cancer Society fight
cancer, the nation's biggest health concern; and
WHEREAS, a year later, 340 supporters joined the overnight event and the Relay For
Life movement has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, raising nearly $5 billion to fight
cancer; and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is the world's
largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer, uniting communities across the
globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remembering loved ones lost, and taking
action to finish the fight once and for all; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends that the City Commission approve co-
sponsoring the event being held at Flamingo Park on May 2, 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby approve and authorize the City to co-sponsor the American Cancer
Society's Relay For Life Event held at Flamingo Park on May 2, 2015 from 10:00 A.M. to 10:00
P.M.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of March, 2015.
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(City Attorney 46-1-
R9 - New Business and Commission Requests
R9A Discussion Regarding The City Co-Sponsoring The American Cancer Society's Relay For
Life Event Which Will Be Held At Flamingo Park On May 2, From 10:00 a.m. To 10:00 p.m.
(Requested by Commissioner Joy Malakoff)
Agenda Item R9A
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