Item B1
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: Seotember 20. 2006
Division:
HOCC
Bulk Item: Yes
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Department: DISTRICT 3
Staff Contact Person: Tammv Malbv
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation observing the week of
October 8-14, 2006 as "Fire Prevention Week."
ITEM BACKGROUND: Fire Prevention Week has been celebrated nationally since 1925. Fire
Chief Clark Martin or his designee witt receive the proclamation.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT HOCC ACTION:
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APPROVED BY: County Atty NfA OMB!Purchasing NJA Risk Management NfA
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: Mayor Charles "SonnY" McCoy
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DISPOSITION:
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WHEREAS, Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the
Great Chicago Fire of 1871 that tragically killed more than 250 people, left
100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned mora
than 2,000 acres.
WHEREAS, this event changed the way the firefighters and public officials
thought about fire safety.
WHEREAS, on the 401t1 anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Fire
Marshals Association of North America (today known as the International Fire
Marshals Association), decided that the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire
should henceforth be observed not with festivities, but in a way that would keep
the public informed about the importance of fire prevention.
WHEREAS. in 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National
Fire Prevention Day proclamation, and since 1922, National Fire Prevention
Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which
October 9 falls.
WHEREAS. The President of the United States has signed a proclamation
pronouncing a national observance during that week every year since 1925.
WHEREAS. Fire Prevention Week 2006 is October 8-14 with the theme
'Prevent Cooking Fires: Watch What You Heat".
WHEREAS, recognition is due to all fire rescue personnel serving in a
variety of roles for their unselfish dedication to Florida's residents and visitors.
NOW THEREFORE, by the power vested in me as Mayor of Monroe
County, Florida, I do hereby proclaim October B through 14,2006 as
FIRE PREVENTION WeEK
The citizens of Monroe County, Florida, and all citizens are called upon to
observe this week with the appropriate ceremonies and activities.
WITNESS my hand and seal of the County of Monroe, Floma, this 20th
of September 2006.
VI MONROE COUNTY MAYOR
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