HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution #3120RESOLUTION NO. 3120.
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE
JOHN KEETS MARCH FOR AIDS RESEARCH
AND DESIt3NATION OF THE WEEK OF
SEPTEMBER 13 -19 AS
AIDS AWARENESS WEEK
WHEREAS, 18 year old Canton resident John Keets contracted the AIDS virus while receiving a
blood transfusion in the treatment of a form of hemophilia; and,
WHEREAS, since that time he has courageously battled the disease and is serving as
inspiration to others with the AIDS virus; and,
WHEREAS, John Keets and other concerned citizens have organized the Second Annual John
Keets MARCH FOR AIDS RESEARCH to be held on Saturday, September 19, 1992, in the City
of Canton; and,
WHEREAS, proceeds from such march will go to fund AIDS research; and,
WHEREAS, such march is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Canton and of all
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF CANTON, Fulton County, Illinois as
follows:
1. That the Canton City Council hereby finds the foregoing recitals to be fact.
2. That the Canton City Council commends John Keets for his courageous battle with
the AIDS virus and his inspirational example.
3. That John Keets has received national recognition for his battle to stop the spread of
AIDS by being recognized on national television for his outstanding work and by receiving the
first place award in the 1992 Noxzema Extraordinary Teen Award program.
4. That the Canton City Council encourages all persons to participate in the Second
Annual John Keets MARCH FOR AIDS RESEARCH or, to donate to such cause.
5. That the Canton City Council designates the week of September 13 - 19, 1992, as
"AIDS Awareness Week" for the Ciry of Canton and area.
6. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage by
the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, this 4th. day of August, 1992.
APPROVED:
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Donald E. dwards, AAayor
ATTEST:
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Nancy White ,City Clerk