[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 300 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 300

Supporting the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week and the work of 
   firefighters in educating and protecting the communities of this 
                                Nation.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 1, 2009

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week and the work of 
   firefighters in educating and protecting the communities of this 
                                Nation.

Whereas since the organization of the first fire departments during the colonial 
        era of this Nation, firefighters have maintained their dedication to 
        protecting the health and safety of the American public;
Whereas firefighters presently provide a multitude of services to our 
        communities, including emergency medical services, special rescue 
        response, hazardous material and terrorism response, and public safety 
        education;
Whereas 103 firefighters lost their lives in the line of duty in 2008;
Whereas the Nation's fire departments respond to emergency calls nearly once per 
        second and are dispatched to fire emergencies every 22 seconds;
Whereas approximately 1,145,000 fires were reported in 2008;
Whereas firefighters always respond with courage, whether they are confronted 
        with acts of terrorism, natural disasters, or other emergencies;
Whereas Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety 
        observance on record, as firefighters have been honored for their role 
        in educating the American public since the first Fire Prevention Week 
        was declared by President Warren G. Harding in 1922;
Whereas the National Fire Protection Association has designated the week of 
        October 4 through October 10, 2009, as Fire Prevention Week; and
Whereas educating all Americans to ``Stay Fire Smart'' continues to be a 
        priority for all firefighters: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the work of firefighters in educating and 
        protecting the communities of this Nation; and
            (2) supports the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week.
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