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RESOLUTION NO. 2018- 2-M <br /> A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF <br /> SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING SEPTEMBER <br /> 2018 PEDIATRIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH; <br /> AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY <br /> TO' DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS <br /> RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br /> WHEREAS, according to the American Cancer Society, after accidents, pediatric <br /> (childhood cancer) is the second leading cause of death among children and adolescents (ages 1 to <br /> 14 years) in the United States; and <br /> WHEREAS, the causes of pediatric cancer are not well understood; and <br /> WHEREAS, increased attention on pediatric cancer is necessary to raise awareness and <br /> funding in order to find cures for the different forms of pediatric cancer; and <br /> WHEREAS, people all over the United States are observing the month of September 2018 <br /> as Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month to honor the children and families afflicted by these diseases <br /> and raise awareness of this devastating childhood disease; and <br /> WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to show its support and solidarity with the <br /> families, friends, caregivers, medical personnel, concerned citizens and all those who provide <br /> support, help and encouragement to children and their loved ones affected by pediatric cancer by <br /> declaring September 2018 Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE <br /> CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: <br /> Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing Whereas paragraphs are hereby ratified and <br /> confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. <br /> Section 2. Declaring September 2018 Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. The City <br /> Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach hereby approves this Resolution to Declare <br /> September 2018 Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. <br /> Section 3. Authorization of City Manager and City Attorney. The City Manager and <br /> City Attorney are hereby authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate the terms of this <br /> Resolution. <br /> Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its final <br /> passage. <br />