[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 476 Introduced in House (IH)]







107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 476

 Expressing support for the goals and ideas of a day of tribute to all 
  firefighters who have died in the line of duty and recognizing the 
  important mission of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in 
 assisting family members to overcome the loss of their fallen heroes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 19, 2002

   Mr. Weldon of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Smith of 
   Michigan, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Boehlert, and Mr. Hall of 
    Texas) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
                  referred to the Committee on Science

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for the goals and ideas of a day of tribute to all 
  firefighters who have died in the line of duty and recognizing the 
  important mission of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in 
 assisting family members to overcome the loss of their fallen heroes.

Whereas for over 350 years the Nation's firefighters have dedicated their lives 
        to the safety of their fellow Americans;
Whereas throughout the Nation's history many firefighters have fallen in the 
        line of duty, leaving behind family members and friends who have grieved 
        their untimely losses;
Whereas these individuals served with pride and honor as volunteer and career 
        firefighters;
Whereas until 1980 there was not a national tribute to honor these heroes for 
        their acts of valor or a support system to help the families of these 
        heroes rebuild their lives;
Whereas in 1992 Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to 
        lead a nationwide effort to remember the Nation's fallen firefighters 
        through a variety of activities;
Whereas each year the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation hosts an annual 
        memorial service to honor the memory of all firefighters who die in the 
        line of duty and bring support and counseling to their families;
Whereas in 2002 the memorial service will take place the weekend of October 5 
        and 6;
Whereas 446 fallen firefighters, including firefighters from 34 States, will be 
        honored in 2002; and
Whereas many of their family members are expected to attend the memorial 
        service: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress supports the goals and ideas of a day of tribute to all 
firefighters who have died in the line of duty and recognizes the 
important mission of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in 
assisting family members to overcome the loss of their fallen heroes.
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