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Presented by Mr. Deasy
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WHEREAS, cancer will strike approximately 71,800 people in Pennsylvania this year; and
WHEREAS, the daffodil is the first flower of spring, and since 1973 has been the American Cancer Society's symbol of hope that cancer can be beaten; and
WHEREAS, 2006 marks the 33rd anniversary of the American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days Program, with March 20 to 26, 2006 designated "Daffodil Days"; and
WHEREAS, in 2005 the American Cancer Society's Greater Pittsburgh Unit was once again NUMBER ONE IN THE NATION by raising more than $415,000.00, all of which benefits the Society's programs of cancer research, education and patient services; and
WHEREAS, Daffodil Days chairperson is Jason Ross, with WTAE-TV's Sally Wiggin serving as honorary chairwoman for the nineteenth year, and for the first time, former Steeler running back Merrill Hodge will lend his support along with over 1,000 residents who volunteer to help distribute and sell the flowers; and;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, congratulates the American Cancer Society's Greater Pittsburgh Unit on being named NUMBER ONE IN THE NATION for the year 2005 Daffodil Days campaign, and wishes it even greater success with the 2006 campaign; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that March 20 to 26, 2006 be declared "DAFFODIL DAYS" in the City of Pittsburgh