WHEREAS, on Sunday, November 3, 2002, the Alzheimer’s Project of Tallahassee and the Alzheimer Resource Center will hold its Fifth Annual Crusade for Caregivers: A Walk for Alzheimer’s; and,

WHEREAS, Participants will be able to salute those caregivers who make it possible for Alzheimer’s Patients and their families to live independent and productive lives to the fullest extent possible; and,

WHEREAS, Volunteer Alzheimer’s caregivers stay with relieve the families of Alzheimer’s patients, providing them time to go shopping, go for a walk, or just spend some time for themselves; and,

WHEREAS, Every Alzheimer’s caregiver deserves to be recognized for his or her service to someone else who can no longer get by on their own; and

WHEREAS, The Fifth Annual Crusade for Caregivers: A Walk for Alzheimer’s will celebrate the services caregivers provide with the Dedication of the Tree of Memories, Entertainment, Lunch, and the Comfort Pet Therapy Animals leading the walk around Lake Ella.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA, November 3, 2002 is hearby declared

in Leon County, Florida. Let it be known that the People of Leon County appreciate their efforts and recognize their contributions to our community. These selfless who give so much of themselves caregivers bring freedom and hope to Alzheimer’s patients and their families throughout Leon County, and help to preserve the health and dignity of our honored elders to whom sweet memory is fleeting. Thank you, on behalf of a grateful community, and God bless you all.

DATED this 3^rd day of November, 2002.