HomeMy WebLinkAboutII (B) Proclamation: Fire Prevention Week Agenda 9-19-2000
Item II B
Ocoee
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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 Ococc, do hereby
declare October 8-14 2000, 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 loc.
IN WITNESS WIIEItEOF. I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal
of the City of Ocoee, Florida to he affixed
this 11°' day of September, 2000
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