HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 10/02/2001 - PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 8-13, Mayor
City of Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,Fire Prevention Week was established as a result of the Great Chicago Fire on October
8, 1871; and
WHEREAS, last year the Poudre Fire Authority responded to 9,988 calls; and
WHEREAS, smoke and poisonous gases are the leading causes of death in fires and can kill a
person long before the flames will; and
WHEREAS, Poudre Fire Authority wishes to support and participate in National Fire Prevention
Week activities; and
WHEREAS, Poudre Fire Authority will have special activities during Fire Prevention Week
beginning with an open house on October 6 at the Training Site and commencing with the Flame Out 5K
Fire Prevention Run/Walk to be held Saturday, October 13; and
WHEREAS, the 2001 Fire Prevention Week Theme is "Cover the Bases and Strike Out Fire".
NOW, THEREFORE, 1,, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim the
week of October 8-13 as
NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
in the city of Fort Collins.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this
2nd day of October A.D. 2001.
Mayor
ATTEST.-
City Clerk
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