[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 345 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 345

Supporting the work of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's 
communities, and the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, October 
 7-13, 2007, as designated by the National Fire Protection Association.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 15, 2007

  Ms. Collins (for herself, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Biden, Mr. McCain, and Mr. 
  Leahy) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
                               agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Supporting the work of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's 
communities, and the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, October 
 7-13, 2007, as designated by the National Fire Protection Association.

Whereas firefighters have maintained their dedication to the health and safety 
        of the American public since the first American fire departments were 
        organized in the colonial era;
Whereas today's firefighters provide a multitude of services, including 
        emergency medical services, special rescue response, hazardous material 
        and terrorism response, and public safety education;
Whereas more than 1,130,000 firefighters protect the United States through their 
        heroic service;
Whereas the Nation's fire departments respond to emergency calls nearly once per 
        second and dispatch to fire emergencies every 20 seconds;
Whereas approximately 1,600,000 fires are reported annually;
Whereas firefighters respond with courage to all disasters, whether they be acts 
        of terrorism, natural disasters, or other emergencies;
Whereas 343 firefighters sacrificed their lives responding heroically to the 
        events of September 11, 2001;
Whereas firefighters from across the Nation responded with remarkable 
        selflessness throughout the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina;
Whereas 89 firefighters lost their lives in 2006, and over 80,000 were injured 
        in the line of duty;
Whereas we have honored firefighters for educating the American public since 
        President Harding declared the first Fire Prevention Week in 1922;
Whereas the National Fire Protection Association has designated the week of 
        October 7-13, 2007 as Fire Prevention Week; and
Whereas educating Americans on methods of fire prevention and escape planning 
        continues to be a priority for all firefighters: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the work of firefighters to educate and 
        protect the Nation's communities; and
            (2) supports the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, 
        October 7-13, 2007, as designated by the National Fire 
        Protection Association.
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