HR 9071

1	House Resolution
2	A resolution recognizing September 12, 2011, as "Volunteer
3	Firefighters Day" in Florida.
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5	WHEREAS, volunteer firefighters do not lose their lives in
6	vain, but do so in an attempt to preserve and protect the lives,
7	property, and general well-being of others, and
8	WHEREAS, many fire departments in the United States are
9	manned by volunteers, and
10	WHEREAS, this service is given freely, often at great
11	personal sacrifice, so that all citizens can enjoy the benefits
12	of modern fire protection services that may otherwise be
13	unaffordable to the affected communities, and
14	WHEREAS, to honor the service and sacrifice of these
15	extraordinary citizens, it is appropriate to set aside one day
16	each year for observances at which all Floridians are able to
17	show their appreciation for the contributions of Florida's
18	volunteer firefighters, NOW, THEREFORE,
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20	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
21	Florida:
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23	That the Florida House of Representatives recognizes the
24	extraordinary contribution that volunteer firefighters make to
25	their communities in the protection of life and property and
26	commends those municipal and other fire departments in this
27	state that donate surplus fire equipment and materials to
28	volunteer fire departments in this state in support of their
29	unique and important mission.
30	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Florida House of
31	Representatives designates September 12, 2011, as "Volunteer
32	Firefighters Day" in Florida and urges appropriate observances
33	of the day by all Floridians so that they might honor the great
34	contribution to the public safety resulting from the service of,
35	and sacrifices made by, volunteer firefighters.

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