[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 100 (Thursday, July 27, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1384]
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COMMEMORATING HUMBOLDT COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE NINTH ANNUAL RELAY 
                                FOR LIFE

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2000

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize Larry 
Olson and the citizens of Humboldt County, California for their recent 
efforts in the fight against cancer. At the Ninth Annual ``Relay for 
Life'' on July 14th and 15th, 2000, the local chapter of the American 
Cancer Society raised a record-breaking $640,000.
  Mr. Larry Olson was the event's chairman and under his leadership the 
Humboldt County ``Relay for Life'' was the top fundraising community in 
the state of California and one of the top ten nationwide for the third 
consecutive year. The spirit and the generosity of the people of the 
North Coast are what make this ``Relay For Life'' such a success. 
Hundreds of individuals, small businesses and organizations made 
generous donations. Their dedication and commitment should echo across 
the nation.
  This 24-hour event embodies the spirit of community and fellowship. 
There were 232 teams who competed, each consisting of 12 members. 
Combined with hundreds of volunteers, the total number of participants 
exceeded 3,500. Among the hundreds of participants were over 500 cancer 
patients and survivors. Their participation underscores the sense of 
hope that one day there will be a cure to this devastating disease.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we acknowledge the 
outstanding accomplishments of Larry Olson and the people of Humboldt 
County for their effort in the fight against cancer.

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