2015-0359
INTRODUCED BY: LARRY COCHRAN, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT V
RESOLUTION NO.
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A resolution to declare the St. Charles Parish Council’s and Parish President’s support of and comradery with all fire fighters across these great United States, and to recognize and honor all of the men and women who currently serve or who have served as fire fighters, and in particular those who served or have served in St. Charles Parish and the State of Louisiana.
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WHEREAS, from fighting fires and responding to those in need, fire fighters help maintain stability in our community and their presence promotes a sense of peace and order resulting in more safe and secure communities and a safer nation; and,
WHEREAS, fire fighters in the State of Louisiana and those throughout our great nation are routinely called upon to serve and protect their fellow citizens by responding to horrendous events and acting heroically to save the lives of others while putting their own lives and safety at risk; and,
WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon all public officials and every member of our society to proactively support our fire fighters who regularly face threats of violence and danger, and routinely put their lives in jeopardy to defend others potentially resulting in injury, disability, or even death to keep our neighborhoods safe, enforce the rules of law, protect our property, and respond in times of crisis; and,
WHEREAS, a number of residents of St. Charles Parish are volunteers of the fire fighter community who dedicate their lives and well-being to their official duties in order to protect and serve the citizenry of this State; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish is extremely grateful to all those who currently volunteer and for all those who have volunteered in the past.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, do hereby declare the St. Charles Parish Council’s and Parish President’s support of and comradery with all fire fighters across these great United States, and to recognize and honor all of the men and women who currently serve or who have served as fire fighters, and in particular those who served or have served in St. Charles Parish and the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to President Armond Bourque, St. Charles Parish Firemen’s Association, Inc., Governor Bobby Jindal, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker John Boehner, and United States President Barack Obama for their distribution to those who they lead as they see fit.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the resolution was declared adopted this day of , 2015, to become effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal.
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