HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13055 (Appreciation National Fallen Firefighters Week)CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PRESENTS THIS
RESOUTION OF 11PPRECUITION
TO
NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL WEEKEND
— OCTOBER 2 & OCTOBER 3, 2010 —
WHEREAS,
the United States Congress and the President of the United States have designated the day
of the annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service as a day to honor firefighters
and emergency services personnel who have sacrificed their lives to save others by
lowering the American flag on all federal buildings to half-staff; and
WHEREAS,
an average of 100 firefighters courageously make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty
each year; and
WHEREAS,
the events of September 11, 2001, brought national attention to the duties,
responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices faced by fire and emergency services personnel
on a daily basis; and
WHEREAS,
firefighters and emergency personnel play an essential role in the protection of lives and
property in our local community; and
WHEREAS,
it is of major importance that we increase our efforts to reduce deaths, injuries, and
property losses from fire; and
WHEREAS, the National Memorial Service marks the beginning of the annual Fire Prevention Week
observance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael call upon
all citizens of San Rafael and all patriotic, civic, and educational organizations to observe the day of October 3,
2010, in recognition of the patriotic service and dedicated efforts of our fire and emergency services personnel by
lowering American flags on all buildings to half-staff. The City Council encourages appropriate services and
ceremonies in which all of our citizens may participate to honor fire and emergency services personnel, past and
present, who, by their faithful and loyal devotion to duty, have rendered invaluable service to our community and its
citizens.
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