HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 96-142 - Commemorating 100 Years of Serv by the Redding Fire Dept �ESOLUTION NO. 96-142 �
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
COMMEMORATING 100 YEARS OF SERVICE BY THE
REDDING FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, on July 23, 1896, a meeting was held by a group of
local business and professional leaders for the purpose of
organizing a fire department for their city, and the City of
Redding Fire Department was officially formed; and
WHEREAS, from humble beginnings of hand-pulled carts and a
fire-fighting force of 34 volunteers, the City of Redding Fire
Department has grown - currently employing 93 full-time personnel
who staff 7 stations, 9 engines, 1 ladder truck and 2 reserve
engines, and covering approximately 60 square miles; and
WHEREAS, the Redding Fire Department, in 1995 alone, responded
to 7 , 833 calls in Redding and the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Redding Fire Department is celebrating
its Centennial on July 27, 1996 ; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of
Redding hereby commends and expresses deep appreciation to the
Redding Fire Department for 100 years of dedicated service in the
protection and welfare of our citizens and for their many valuable
contributions to the community.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was introduced
and read at a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Redding on the 25th day of July, 1996, and was duly adopted at said
meeting by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: R. Anderson, Kehoe, Murray & McGeorge
NOES : COUNCIL MEMBERS : None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS : P. Anderson
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS : None
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COHNIE STROHMAYE City Clerk W. LEONARD WINGATE ity Attorney
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