HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-201RESOLUTION NO. 02-201
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AUGUST 26,
2002, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2, 2002, AS
"FIRE FIGHTER APPRECIATION WEEK" IN
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WltEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1. Fighting fires is one of the most hazardous professions, requiring physical strength,
stamina, extensive training, courage, and self concern for the welfare of our citizens.
2. 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.
3. Florida Fire Fighters collected a record breaking $1,142,000.00 in over 300 communities
with their 2001 "Fill the Boot" campaign for MDA, again making them MDA's largest source of
funding.
4. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is extremely grateful to the St. Lucie County Fire
Fighters for their support and dedication.
5. The funds collected by the St. Lucie County Fire fighters assists 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.
6. In honor of the efforts of the St. Lucie County Fire Fighters, the Muscular Dystrophy
Association is sponsoring St. Lucie County Fire Fighters Appreciation Week.
7. It is appropriate for all St. Lucie County citizens to join the Muscular Dystrophy
Association in this tribute to our Fire Fighters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim August 6, 2002, through September 2, 2002, as "FIRE
FIGHTERS APPRECIATION WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board commends St. Lucie County Fire Fighters for their efforts on behalf of the
Muscular Dystrophy Association.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 20th day of August, 2002.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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