IMMEDIATE ADOPTION
Number
150479
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. DONOVAN AND BOHL
Title
Resolution designating the last week of July as First Responders Appreciation Week.
Analysis
This resolution designates the last week of each July as First Responders’ Appreciation Week in Milwaukee.
Body
Whereas, Thousands of Milwaukee residents have benefitted from the courageous services provided by first responders throughout the city of Milwaukee; and
Whereas, Police, fire, emergency medical service, and public health personnel, commonly known as first responders, work devotedly and selflessly on behalf of the people of Milwaukee, regardless of the peril or hazard to themselves; and
Whereas, Police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians risk their lives every day to make our communities safe; and
Whereas, In emergency situations, first responders carry out the critical role of protecting and ensuring public safety; and
Whereas, The men and women who bravely serve as first responders have found themselves on the front lines of homeland defense in the war against crime; and
Whereas, Sworn police officers protect lives and property, detect and prevent crimes, uphold the law, and ensure justice; and
Whereas, Firefighters provide fire suppression, emergency medical services, search and rescue, hazardous materials response, and critical fire prevention and safety education; and
Whereas, Emergency medical professionals respond to and treat a variety of life-threatening emergencies, from cardiac and respiratory arrest to traumatic injuries; and
Whereas, First responders make personal sacrifices to protect our communities, as was witnessed on September 11, 2001, and in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and as is witnessed every day in cities and towns across the United States; and
Whereas, There is currently official occasion in Milwaukee to honor the brave men and women of the first responder community, who give so much of themselves for the sake of others; and
Whereas, These men and women, by their patriotic service and their dedicated efforts, have earned the gratitude of the city of Milwaukee; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Common Council designates the last week of each July as First Responders’ Appreciation Week to honor and celebrate the contributions and sacrifices made by all first responders in the city of Milwaukee; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council urges all city residents, community leaders, organizations and City departments to join in honoring and celebrating the contributions and sacrifices of first responders.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB159493
La-Wanda G. Fletcher
07/172015