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 1                          HOUSE RESOLUTION

 2        WHEREAS, The members of the House of  Representatives  of
 3    the  State  of  Illinois  wish  to  formally  recognize those
 4    citizens who have valiantly struggled to overcome cancer  and
 5    those who raise private funds for research for a cure; and

 6        WHEREAS, Those who have overcome cancer should be honored
 7    for their strength through the struggle; and

 8        WHEREAS,  Betty Anderson was diagnosed with breast cancer
 9    in November of 2002; she overcame the disease and her  family
10    has taken up the cause; and

11        WHEREAS,    Betty's    daughter,   Tamra   Anderson,   is
12    participating in the Avon Breast Cancer Walk  in  Chicago  on
13    June  7  and  8,  2003; she is walking to raise funds for the
14    Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade and support its mission
15    of providing access to care and finding a cure; much  of  the
16    money  granted by the Foundation goes back to the communities
17    where  it  was  raised,  supporting  everything  from   local
18    grassroots programs to national organizations; and

19        WHEREAS,  It  is  in  the  best  interest of the State of
20    Illinois  that  we  recognize  and  honor  Betty  and   Tamra
21    Anderson,  so  that  others  may  emulate  their strength and
22    dedication to themselves and to others; therefore, be it

23        RESOLVED,  BY  THE  HOUSE  OF  REPRESENTATIVES   OF   THE
24    NINETY-THIRD  GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
25    we honor Betty Anderson and Tamra Anderson for such  strength
26    and dedication; and be it further

27        RESOLVED, That we ask all citizens of Illinois to join in
28    the fight to find a cure for cancer; and be it further

29        RESOLVED,  That  suitable  copies  of  this resolution be
30    presented to Betty Anderson and Tamra Anderson as a token  of
 
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 1    our  respect and esteem and with the sincere hope for success
 2    in the Avon Breast Cancer Walk and a quick end to all  cancer
 3    through prevention and cure.