Item B3 B3
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE i Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern James K.Scholl,District 3
Craig Cates,District 1
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
' David Rice,District 4
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
December 13, 2023
Agenda Item Number: B3
2023-1830
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Commissioners Aid
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Corie Abel 305-451-8787
9:00 AM
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: First Responder's Week Proclamation.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
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PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
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INSURANCE REQUIRED:
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CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A
DOCUMENTATION:
First Responder's Week.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Declaring January 8-12, 2024 First Responder's Week in Monroe County
WHEREAS, Monroe County's first responders include law enforcement officers, firefighters,
EMT's, paramedics, FWC and dispatchers; and
WHEREAS, first responders undergo significant education, training, skill enhancement,
interagency coordination, and personal sacrifice to achieve the expertise required to respond to
every type of emergency situation; and
WHEREAS, first responders are a vital part of every community who maintain safety and order
in times of crisis, volunteer in our communities and schools; and
WHEREAS, acts of kindness and appreciation from citizens for first responders provide them
encouragement and support to confront the dangerous and uncertain situations they face every
day; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED JANUARY 8-12, 2024 AS FIRST RESPONDER'S
WEEK IN MONROE COUNTY
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