HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 08 24 - 08 30 Winter Springs Fire Fighters Appreciation Week
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, fighting fires is one of the most hazardous professions, requiring
physical strength, stamina, extensive training, courage, and selfless concern for the welfare
of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, in addition to their daily service to communities, Fire Fighters
throughout the State and across the nation have joined the Muscular Dystrophy Association
for the past forty-five years in the fight against neuromuscular diseases; and
WHEREAS, Florida Fire Fighters collected $1,336,750 in over 300 communities
with their 2002 "Fill the Boot" campaign for MDA, again making them MDA's largest
source of funding; and
WHEREAS, the Muscular Dystrophy Association is extremely grateful to the
City of Winter Springs Fire Fighters for their support and dedication; and
WHEREAS, the funds collected by the City of Winter Springs Fire Fighters assist
MDA in providing medical services at local clinics, summer camp, research grants, support
groups, and public education seminars at no cost to local children and families; and
WHEREAS, in honor of the efforts of the Winter Springs Fire Fighters, the
Muscular Dystrophy Association is sponsoring the City of Winter Springs Fire Fighter
Appreciation week; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for all Winter Springs citizens to join the Muscular
Dystrophy Association in this tribute to our Fire Fighters.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN F. BUSH, by virtue of the authority vested in
me as Mayor of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, do hereby proclaim August 24th
through August 30th, 2003 as
"WINTER SPRINGS
FIRE FIGHTER APPRECIATION WEEK"
and commend the City of Winter Springs Fire Fighters for their efforts on behalf
of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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John F. Bush
Mayor
Robert S. Miller
Commissioner
Michael S. Blake
Commissioner
Edward Martinez, JI.
Conunissioner
Sally McGinnis
Commissioner
David W. McLeod
Commissioner