SENATE RESOLUTION 52

(By Senators Boso, Stollings, Gaunch, Sypolt, Romano, Unger, Beach and Plymale)

[Introduced March 24, 2017]

Designating March 24, 2017, as Firefighters Day as the Capitol.

Whereas, West Virginia’s firefighters a are vital part of the emergency response system serving our communities, residents and visitors throughout this great state; and

Whereas, West Virginia’s firefighters invest countless hours training, planning and preparing to respond to various emergencies at times of greatest need; and

Whereas, Each of the over 9,000 West Virginia firefighters are a valued and cherished asset to the residents and visitors of the state, always answering the call of duty to a myriad of emergencies, including, but not limited to, fire, motor vehicle accident, hazardous material accident, high angle rescue and medical incidents; and

Whereas, The West Virginia public at large expects firefighters to be available to respond to the varying types of emergencies promptly when called upon; and

Whereas, West Virginia firefighters provide a selfless benefit to the communities and counties in which they serve and are truly the quiet heroes as they place themselves in harm’s way and subject themselves to personal risk; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates March 24, 2017, as Firefighters Day as the Capitol; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby acknowledges the vital importance of West Virginia firefighters situated throughout the state; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere appreciation and gratitude to firefighters throughout the state of West Virginia for their dedicated public service; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials representing Firefighters Day at the Capitol.