HomeMy WebLinkAboutII (B) Proclamation: Ocoee Fire Fighter Appreciation Week Agenda 8-07-2001
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WHEREAS, fighting fires is one of the most hazardous professions, requiring physical strength,
stamina, extensive training, courage, and selfless concern for the welfare of our
citizens;and
WI IEREAS, in addition to their daily service to communities, fire fighters throughout the state and
across the nation have joined the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the past forty-
five years in the fight against neuromuscular diseases,and
WHEREAS, Florida fire fighters collected a record breaking$1,460,000 in over 300 communities
with their 1999 "Fill the Boot" campaign for MDA, again making them MDA's
largest source of funding;and
WHEREAS, the Muscular Dystrophy Association is extremely grateful to the City of Ocoee fire
fighters for their support and dedication,and
WHEREAS, the funds collected by the City of Ocoee fire fighters assist MDA in providing medical
services at local clinics, summer camp, research grants, support groups, and public
education seminars at no cost to local children and families;and
WI IEREAS, in honor of the efforts of the City of Ocoee foe fighters,the Muscular Dystrophy
Association is sponsoring Ocoee Fire Fighters Appreciation Week;and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for all Ocoee citizens to join the Muscular Dystrophy Association
in this tribute to our fire fighters.
Now Therefore: I, S. Scott VandergiR, Mayor of the City of Ocoee, hereby do proclaim the
week of August 24-31,2001 to be
OCOEE FIRE FIGHTER APPRECIATION WEEK
In the City of Ocoee, and commend the City of Ocoee fire fighters for their efforts on behalf of the
Muscular Dystrophy Association.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto have set
my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Ocoee
to be affixed this I" day of August,2001.
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