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K 625

Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Relay for Life in the Town of Yorktown and recognizing the 40th year of Relay for Life's global impact in the fight against cancer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Slater

Ceremonial resolution recognizing Yorktown's 20th Relay for Life and Relay for Life's 40th global milestone, honoring volunteers, organizers, participants, and supporters.

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Bill Summary · K 625

Summary: Bill K 625 – Commemorating Relay for Life in Yorktown

Overview

  • Bill Number: K 625
  • Title: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Relay for Life in the Town of Yorktown and recognizing the 40th year of Relay for Life's global impact in the fight against cancer
  • Classification: Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: May 29, 2025
  • Sponsor: Matthew Slater (primary)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution formally recognizes and commemorates two milestone anniversaries:
    • The Town of Yorktown’s Relay for Life events marking their 20th anniversary.
    • Relay for Life’s global impact reaching its 40th year in the fight against cancer.
  • As a ceremonial resolution, its primary aim is to honor participants, volunteers, organizers, sponsors, and the broader community for their ongoing involvement and support.

Key Provisions (What the Bill Would Do)

  • Issue formal recognition and appreciation for the Relay for Life movement’s 20-year presence in Yorktown.
  • Acknowledge Relay for Life’s 40-year global contribution to cancer research, patient support, and community fundraising.
  • Likely express gratitude to volunteers, organizers, participants, and local supporters who have contributed to the events’ success.
  • May include language encouraging continued community involvement and support for cancer research and related initiatives.
  • Establishes a ceremonial endorsement of Relay for Life’s mission and its local and global impact.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Relay for Life participants, organizers, volunteers, and sponsors in the Town of Yorktown.
  • Local community: Residents and businesses supporting or participating in Yorktown Relay for Life events.
  • Public institutions: Town government and its constituents, through formal recognition of a notable community program.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Actions:
    • 2025-05-29: Introduced
    • 2025-05-29: Adopted
  • Impact: Being a resolution, it does not create or modify law or create fiscal obligations. Its impact is largely ceremonial, aimed at public acknowledgment and community pride.
  • Next steps: No further legislative action typically required beyond adoption; may be used in communications, commemorative materials, or proclamations.

Additional Notes

  • The bill is sponsored by Matthew Slater as the primary sponsor.
  • The text is descriptive and commemorative, focused on recognizing durable community engagement around Relay for Life rather than altering statutory requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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