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RESOLUTION #R07-201

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO SUPPPORT PARTICIPATION IN THE NEW JERSEY CANCER EDUCATION & EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM (NJCEED) OF ST. CLARES HOSPITAL, SUSSEX, NJ VERNON TOWNSHIP

WHEREAS, there are many community resources in this area to help individuals deal with the cancer disease,

WHEREAS, advances in prevention, early detection, and treatment are reducing cancer rates and increasing the likelihood of survival; and

WHEREAS, prevention and early detection measures have been identified by medical experts as key strategies in the fight against cancer; and

WHEREAS, Municipal Health Departments participating in The New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Program(NJCEED) of Saint Clare’s Hospital in Sussex, NJ will be reimbursed by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services for services rendered as per attached agreement; and

WHEREAS; the time period for this contract is from July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008;

WHEREAS, this agreement is attached and made part of this resolution; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE Mayor and Township Council support the participation of the Vernon Township Health Department in the NJ Cancer Education and Early Detection Program of St. Clare’s Hospital, Sussex, NJ.

1. The time period for this contract is from July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008

2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately according to law.

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the above resolution is a true copy of the resolution adopted by the Vernon Township Council at their regular meeting held on Monday September 24, 2007 at 7:00pm in the Vernon Municipal Center, 21 Church Street, Vernon, NJ 07462.

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Patricia A. Lycosky, R.M.C.
Township Clerk