HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2019-097 - Fire Prevention WeekRESOLUTION NO. 2019-097
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 6-12, 2019, AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK IN
SUPPORT OF FIRE PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
WHEREAS, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has sponsored the public observance
of Fire Prevention Week since 1922. Nationwide efforts for fire prevention and community
education will take place the week of October 6-12, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Fire Prevention Week provides an opportunity for the City of Redding to join
thousands of other communities across the country in promoting fire prevention and community
education efforts; and
WHEREAS, Redding Fire Department plays a vital role in prevention and education activities in
Redding; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that citizens of all ages be aware of the importance of fire prevention
programs and their impact on reducing the number of fires and decreasing casualties caused by fires;
and
WHEREAS, this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign "Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and
Practice Your Escape!" works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can
take to keep themselves and those around them safe;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT, that the City Council calls upon all citizens of
the City of Redding to join the Redding Fire Department and the National Fire Protection
Association in supporting Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2019.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that October 6-12, 2019, is hereby proclaimed as Fire Prevention
Week in Redding.
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a special
meeting of the City Council on the 30th day of September, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Dacquisto, McElvain, Resner, Schreder, and Winter
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ..
JULIJ WINTER, Mayor
ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:
PAMELA MIZE, City"felerk
BARRY E. de - AT, City At orney
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