HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - Ocoee Firefighter Appreciation Week
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Know Ye:
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jfighting fires is one of the most hazardous professions, requmng
physical strength, stamina, extensive training, courage, and selfless
concerns for the welfare of our citizens; and -
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.3Jn addition to their daily service to communities firefighters throughout
the state and across the nation have joined the Muscular Dystrophy
Association for the past 54 years in the fight against neuromuscular
diseases; and ..
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jflorida firefighters collected a record breaking 3.9 million dollars with
~their 2008 "Fill the Boot" campaign for MDA"making them MDA's
largest source of funding i~ the State of Florida; and
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m::he Muscular Dystrophy, Association is extremely grateful to the Ocoee
Firefighters for their support and dedication; and
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m::he funds collected by the Ocoee Firefighters will 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
W_~l\~D, .3Jn honor of the efforts ofthe Ocoee Firefighters, the Muscular Dystrophy
is sponsoring the Ocoee Firefighter Appreciation week, and
W_~l\~~~, .3Jt is appropriate for all Ocoee citizens to join the Muscular Dystrophy
Association in this tribute to our firefighters.
Now, Therefore: be it resolved that I, S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the City of
Ocoee, hereby proclaim September 20th through September 26th, 2009, as
"OCOEE FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION WEEK"
And commend Ocoee firefighters 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 15th day of
September, 2009.
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