Bill Text: PA HR29 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designating February 12, 2011, as "I Got Snagged 4 Jimmy V Day" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 19-3)

Status: (Passed) 2011-01-25 - Adopted (200-0) [HR29 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-HR29-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 106
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 29 Session of2011
INTRODUCED BY WHITE, D. COSTA, DEASY, DiGIROLAMO, GEORGE, KORTZ, MANN, MATZIE, MILLARD, PAYTON, RAVENSTAHL, READSHAW, SABATINA, VULAKOVICH, FABRIZIO, GIBBONS AND CALTAGIRONE, JANUARY 24, 2011
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, JANUARY 24, 2011
A RESOLUTION
Designating February 12, 2011, as "I Got Snagged 4 Jimmy V Day"
in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, On February 12, 2011, the Circle K Club of Duquesne
University will again host the "I Got Snagged 4 Jimmy V," a snag
golf sporting event, which is the single largest on-campus
fundraiser for the V Foundation, whose purpose is to raise funds
for cancer research; and
WHEREAS, Circle K clubs are part of Kiwanis International,
comprised of college and university students who make a lifelong
commitment to community service; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy V stands for Jimmy Valvano, the legendary
former coach of the North Carolina State men's basketball team
and award-winning broadcaster, who passed away in April 1993,
less than one year after receiving a diagnosis of terminal
cancer; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy Valvano spent the final months of his life
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advocating for victims of this horrendous disease and forging a
partnership with ESPN for the purpose of establishing the V
Foundation for Cancer Research; and
WHEREAS, Since 1994, the V Foundation through its Scientific
Advisory Board, which is comprised of leading physicians and
research scientists from across the country, has awarded more
than 100 V Scholar grants to promising young scientists whose
cancer research projects have the most potential; and
WHEREAS, Of those V Scholars, 93% have received additional
funding and are still working in independent labs, and 5% are
currently working in related research; and
WHEREAS, The V Foundation, which has raised more than $90
million for cancer research, utilizes an endowment for
administrative expenses and donates 100% of all new cash
donations and net proceeds from events to research and related
programs; and
WHEREAS, The V Foundation is ranked among the 2% of the
nation's charities that have received the top rating of four
stars from Charity Navigator, the largest evaluator of charities
in the country; and
WHEREAS, The V Foundation for Cancer Research is guided by
the legacy of one man that refused to give up in the face of his
battle against cancer, embracing his call for action, love of
people and the courage to find hope even in despair; therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate
February 12, 2011, as "I Got Snagged 4 Jimmy V Day" in
Pennsylvania and recognize the efforts of the Circle K Club of
Duquesne University; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge all citizens
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of this Commonwealth to show support for cancer research through
donations or volunteering of their time to this worthy cause.
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