Village of North Palm Beach Fire Rescue Appreciation MonthPROCLAMATION
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH FIRE RESCUE APPRECIATION MONTH
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 our communities, Fire Fighters throughout the state
and across the nation have joined the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the past 59 years in the fight
against neuromuscular diseases; and
WHEREAS, Florida Fire Fighters collected over $1,032,525 in over 300 communities, including the
Village of North Palm Beach Fire Rescue, who raised $60,000 with their 2012 "Fill the Boot"
campaign for the MDA, again making them the MDA's largest source of funding; and
WHEREAS, the Muscular Dystrophy Association is extremely grateful to the Village of North Palm
Beach Fire Rescue for their support and dedication; and
WHEREAS, the funds collected by the Village of North Palm Beach Fire Rescue assist the 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 Village of North Palm Beach Fire Rescue, the Muscular
Dystrophy Association is sponsoring "Village of North Palm Beach Fire Rescue Appreciation Month;"
and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for all North Palm Beach citizens to join the Muscular Dystrophy
Association in this tribute to our fire fighters.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William L. Manuel, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the
Village of North Palm Beach, do hereby proclaim the month of August, as
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH FIRE RESCUE APPRECIATION MONTH
in the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida.
FURTHER, I commend the Village of North Palm Beach Fire Fighters for their efforts on behalf of
the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Seal of the Village of North Palm Beach
to be affixed this 22 nd day of August, 2013.
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