[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 142 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. CON. RES. 142

 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 Fallen Firefighters Foundation in assisting 
      family members to overcome the loss of their fallen heroes.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 19, 2002

  Mr. Smith of Oregon submitted the following concurrent resolution; 
          which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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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 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 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 to bring support and counseling to their families;
Whereas in 2002 the memorial service will take place on October 5 and 6;
Whereas 445 fallen firefighters, including firefighters from nearly every State, 
        will be honored in 2002; and
Whereas many of the family members of these firefighters are expected to attend 
        the memorial service: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 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 Fallen Firefighters Foundation in assisting 
family members to overcome the loss of their fallen heroes.
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