HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7
(By Delegate Yost)
[Introduced January 21, 2004; referred to the Committee on
Rules.]
Requesting the Governor to take suitable public notice on Saturday,
April 24, 2004, and on the last Saturday of April of each
succeeding year thereafter, of "Local Firefighter Day," in
honor, recognition and appreciation of all local firefighters
of West Virginia and their families.
Whereas, Local firefighters are first responders to calls for
help in a wide variety of emergencies, ranging from floods, fires,
snow storms, wrecks and hazardous materials spills, to lost
children and beloved pets in need of rescue; and
Whereas, Local firefighters endure long hours of arduous work
and training to serve the people of West Virginia; and
Whereas, Services offered by local firefighters are vital to
the health, welfare and safety of all the state's citizens; and
Whereas, During emergencies in the state, firefighters suffer
prolonged discomfort and frequently risk their lives to protect the
lives and property of their fellow citizens; and
Whereas, The hardships, dangers and long hours away from home
endured by local firefighters cause loving family members of
firefighters to bear many sacrifices and hardships; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Governor is hereby requested to take suitable public
notice on Saturday, April 24, 2004, and on the last Saturday of
April of each succeeding year thereafter, of "Local Firefighters
Day," in honor, recognition and appreciation of all West Virginia
firefighters and their families; and, be it
Further Resolved: That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is
directed to send copies of this resolution to appropriate members
of the press, and to Gary Bonnett, President of the West Virginia
State Fire Chief's Association, PO Box 7, Rock Cave, WV 26234.