HomeMy WebLinkAboutII(B) Proclamation - Fire Prevention Week, Ocotober 3-9, 1999 Agenda 10-05-99
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Proclamation
WHEREAS, the threat of destructive fire is ever present throughout the United States and
needless deaths and destruction of property continue; and
WHEREAS, heightened public awareness may reduce the unnecessary loss of life and
property; and
WHEREAS, proper fire prevention practices and evacuation planning yield a life saving
alternative to an otherwise disastrous outcome in a fire; and
WHEREAS, promoting fire safety education and involvement will enable us to turn the tide
on the devastation; and
WHEREAS, it is the duty of all citizens to ensure that all safeguards are implemented to
contribute to a safer community,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the City of Ocoee, do hereby
declare October 3-9, 1999, to be
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
in Ocoee and encourage all citizens to participate as a vital component for the preservation of
life and the protection of property from the devastating effects of fire.
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A °" IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
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S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor