HomeMy WebLinkAboutII (C) Proclamatio: Fire Prevention Week Agenda 10-02-2001
Item II C
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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
WIIREAS, 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 7- 13 2001,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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of
the City of Ocoee, Florida to be affixed this
18 h day of September,2001
ZZ ti:i\ \Y,L� S Scott Vandergrift,Mayor