HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 97-C155RESOLUTION N0. 97—C155
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 26, 1997 AS CHRISTMAS
SEAL DAY
WHEREAS, this marks the 90th anniversary of the Christmas Seal, the symbolic emblem
of the American Lung Association - which has aided generations, of our people in the nation's first
citizen supported effort to fight lung disease, and
WHEREAS, the American Lung Association of Los Angeles County, part of the oldest
voluntary public health agency in the nation, was originally known as the National Association for
the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis and led the fight against tuberculosis in Los Angeles
County, and
WHEREAS, lung disease, including lung cancer is the third leading cause of death in this
country,
WHEREAS, through contributions to the annual Christmas Seals Campaign, the American
Lung Association of Los Angeles County continues to fight all lung diseases through programs of
education, community service, advocacy and research.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Azusa hereby resolves that Wednesday,
November 26, 1997, shall be proclaimed as "CHRISTMAS SEAL DAY" in recognition of the
volunteers of the American Lung Association of Los Angeles County for their work on behalf of the
health and well-being of our people.
)OPTED this 3rd day of November 1997.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 97 -Cl 46 was duly adopted by the
City Council of the City of Azusa, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the `3 rd of Nov. 1997,
by the following vote of the Council.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
1XI]ILS
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBERS:
HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID
NONE