[Congressional Bills 104th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 301 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







104th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 301

   To designate October 13, 1996, as ``National Fallen Firefighters 
                            Memorial Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 26, 1996

Mr. Sarbanes submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                     the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   To designate October 13, 1996, as ``National Fallen Firefighters 
                            Memorial Day''.

Whereas children's eyes fill with wonderment when they announce that their 
        life's ambition is to become a firefighter, and adults are inspired by 
        the bravery of the men and women of the fire service;
Whereas the men and women of the fire service are advocates for preventing the 
        great amount of injuries, death, and damage to property that fire causes 
        in this Nation, as well as the first line of defense in preventing these 
        problems;
Whereas career and volunteer firefighters of this Nation enrich the communities 
        in which they live and work, and exemplify the highest standards of 
        service, dedication, dependability, selfless determination, honor, and 
        civic spirit;
Whereas twenty years ago, when thousands of individuals were dying as the result 
        of fires, the men and women of the fire service helped to focus this 
        Nation's attention on fire prevention and safety, thereby reducing by 
        half the number of fire related deaths;
Whereas due to the commitment and support of the men and women of the fire 
        service, this Nation continues to make fire prevention and safety a top 
        priority;
Whereas by placing the safety and well-being of others above their own, 
        firefighters confront grave dangers every day in order to protect this 
        Nation from the devastation caused by fires and other emergencies;
Whereas 102 firefighters died in the line of duty in 1995 and more than 94,500 
        were injured;
Whereas on Sunday, October 13, 1996, at the National Fallen Firefighters 
        Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland, this Nation will pay its respects to 
        the firefighters who have given their lives to protect this Nation; and
Whereas the men and women of the fire service who have given their lives in 
        order to protect this nation are truly American heroes: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the Senate designates October 13, 1996, as 
``National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day''. The President is 
requested--
            (1) to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the 
        United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies 
        and activities; and
            (2) to urge all Federal agencies, entities of each branch 
        of the Federal Government, and interested organizations, 
        groups, and individuals to fly the flag of the United States at 
        half-staff on October 13, 1996, in honor of the individuals who 
        have died as a result of their service as firefighters.
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