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Proclamation
Fire Prevention Week
WHEREAS, Fire and Rescue Services is a vital public service to the citizens of
Frederick County; and
WHEREAS, Frederick County has aver four hundred volunteers; and
WHEREAS, 73% of firefighters in the U.S. are volunteers; and
WHEREAS, the volunteers of Fire and Rescue are ready to provide emergency services
to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, Fire and Rescue services provide Public Safety Education to prevent fire
emergencies from occurring; and
WHEREAS, it is our goal to reduce fire loss and injuries due to fires; and
WHEREAS, $37.2 billion, nationally, is saved per year by the services provided by
volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value, accomplishments, and commitment
of Fire and Rescue Services providers by designating Fire Prevention Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors does hereby proclaim the week of October 8-14, 2006 as
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
And encourages the community to observe this week with appropriate programs,
ceremonies, and activities.
Adopted this 11th day of October, 2006. P
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Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
County of Frederick, Virginia
PROCLOMATION NO.: 003-06