HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW National First Responders' Day 2025 Proclamation
City of San Rafael
Proclamation in Recognition of
NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS’ DAY 2025
October 28, 2025
WHEREAS, first responders, including police officers, firefighters, paramedics,
communications dispatchers, other emergency personnel, and public
works professionals, stand on the front lines of our communities,
selflessly serving and protecting the residents of the City of San Rafael
in times of crisis; and
WHEREAS, first responders respond swiftly and courageously to emergencies, often
putting their own lives at risk to ensure the safety and well-being of
others, whether in natural disasters, accidents, medical emergencies, or
public health and safety threats; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for community members to gain knowledge of
and maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance
of first responder efforts in their respective communities; and
WHEREAS, 2025 marks the 7th annual National First Responders’ Day, sponsored by
bipartisan resolutions in the United States Senate and House of
Representatives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Rafael hereby proclaim October 28, 2025, as National First Responders’ Day and urge all
community members to join us in paying tribute to our first responders, our police officers,
firefighters, public works professionals, paramedics, communication dispatchers and other
emergency personnel, to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our
health, safety, and advancing the quality of life for all.
Kate Colin
Mayor