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File #: Proc 14-19    Version: 1 Name: Firefighter Appreciation Week
Type: Proclamation Status: Passed
File created: 8/21/2014 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/15/2014 Final action: 9/15/2014
Title: Firefighter Appreciation Week
Attachments: 1. Proclamation
Title
Firefighter Appreciation Week
 
Body
Summary and Background Information:  
Firefighter Appreciation Week is an annual, non-partisan platform at the end of August that enables communities to say "Thank You" to firefighters across Colorado. In response to the success of Firefighter Appreciation Week which was created in Colorado, efforts are now underway to draft legislation to create National Firefighter Appreciation Week in the United States. The proclamation recognizes the South Adams Fire Department, the City's partner in providing emergency response and prevention education.
 
Staff Responsible (Department Head):  Michelle Halstead
Staff Member Presenting:  City Attorney Gehler
 
Financial Impact:  $0
Funding Source:  N/A
 
Staff Recommendation:  Approve proclamation as presented.
 
Suggested Motion:  I move to approve proclamation 14-19, recognizing firefighter appreciation week.