HomeMy WebLinkAboutII (A) Proclamations: Firefighters Appreciation Week: August 26-September 2, 1996AGENDA 8-20-96
Item II A
Proclamation
WHEREAS, Firefighting is acknowledged to be one of our nation's most hazardous
professions; and
WHEREAS, Firefighters daily dedicate their lives to protect the life and property of fellow
citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Firefighters work together on community projects to make Ocoee a better
place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, these dedicated men and women contribute hundreds of hours to those less
fortunate by conducting annual charity drives for such worthwhile health
programs as the Muscular Dystrophy Association; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate and fitting that all citizens of Ocoee join the Muscular Dystrophy
Association in support of our Firefighters;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the City of Ocoee, do hereby declare
August 26 - September 2, 1996, to be
FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION WEEK
in Ocoee and commend Ocoee's Firefighters for their efforts in behalf of the Muscular
Dystrophy Association.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Seal of the City
of Ocoee, Florida to be affixed this 20th day
of August, 1996.
S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayo'