HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 05/08/2012MDA City of Milton Firefighter Appreciation
WHEREAS: dedicated and selfless firefighters in Milton provide vital and lifesaving services to the
citizens of their community; and
WHEREAS: at a moment's notice, these men and women risk their lives subduing fires and rescuing
those trapped in infernos, as well as saving citizens from emergencies that could have
been deadly situations; and
WHEREAS: Georgia firefighters contribute significantly to the continued well-being of Georgians
through their outstanding commitment to community service. Their sense of duty and
responsibility is evidenced by their hundreds of volunteer hours in annual boot drives to
collect funds to fight Muscular Dystrophy; and
WHEREAS: firefighters in the City of Milton unselfishly donate their time and energy to supporting
the Muscular Dystrophy Association, raising more than $22,000 over our five year
partnership; and
WHEREAS: many of Milton's most deserving citizens have benefited from the funds raised by
firefighters in the "Fill -the -Boot" Campaign, and these public servants make invaluable
contributions to our community in all tasks they perform;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, hereby proclaim June through
September, as "MDA Firefighter Appreciation" time in the City of Milton, Georgia and encourage all citizens of
Milton, Georgia to recognize and support the efforts of these firefighters on behalf of MDA.
Given under our hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 21" day of May, 2012.
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Mayor Joe LWWod