HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem A2WHEREAS, Fire Service Recognition Day was established by President
Lyndon B. Johnson In 1968, to salute the men and
women who have dedicated their personal and
professional lives to the service of others; and
WHEREAS, one day each year Is set aside to focus public attention on
the quality and extent of modem fire services provided to
citizens in the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the Firefighters of the Orange County Fire Authority are
technically trained and highly skilled professional public
servants who are committed to providing a variety of
emergency services and fire prevention programs to 22
cities and the unincorporated areas of Orange County;
and
WHEREAS, the men and women of the Orange County Fire
Authority provide fire prevention services such as
residential inspections, planning, inspections of
commercial and industrial facilities, as well as hospitals,
schools and rest homes for fire safety; and
WHEREAS, the tragic events of September 11, 2001 proved how
dangerous the firefighting profession can be and served as
a reminder of the sacrifices firefighters are often asked to
make while protecting lives and property, and
WHEREAS, Saturday, May 11, 2002 has been designated by the
International Association of Fire Chiefs as Fire Service
Recognition Day.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Seal Beach does hereby designate
Saturday, May 11, 2002 as
FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY
In Seal Beach and urges all citizens to become better acquainted with the Orange County
Authority's firefighters, its apparatus and equipment, and the many professional services they
provide to the community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Seal Beach does hereby recognize and commend the
men and women of the Orange County Fire Authority for their dedication and personal
commitment to flre safety.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Seal
Beach to be affixed, this Twenty- second Day of April, in the Year Two Thousand Two.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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