PRINTER'S NO. 2529
No. 221 Session of 1995
INTRODUCED BY KENNEY, PERZEL, J. TAYLOR, O'BRIEN, McGEEHAN AND
BUTKOVITZ, OCTOBER 2, 1995
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
OCTOBER 2, 1995
A RESOLUTION
1 Designating October 10, 1995, as "Northeast Philadelphia Police
2 and Fire Appreciation Day."
3 WHEREAS, The legislative power of this Commonwealth is vested
4 in the Senate and the House of Representatives; and
5 WHEREAS, Over 2,500 men and women in Northeast Philadelphia
6 are charged with enforcing the laws of this Commonwealth and
7 with protecting the citizens of Northeast Philadelphia from the
8 perils of crime, fire and other emergencies; and
9 WHEREAS, These brave men and women daily confront, often at
10 great personal risk, unrelenting challenges to the safety and
11 welfare of citizens of this Commonwealth; and
12 WHEREAS, The Northeast (Philadelphia) Times and the Franklin
13 Mills Mall jointly have designated October 10, 1995, as
14 "Northeast Philadelphia Police and Fire Appreciation Day" and
15 will hold an awards ceremony on that date in Northeast
16 Philadelphia to honor their police officers and fire and
17 emergency personnel; therefore be it
1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commend these men
2 and women for the fidelity and courage which they consistently
3 exhibit in the performance of their duties; and be it further
4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor their
5 sacrifices and those of their families and loved ones; and be it
6 further
7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commend the
8 Northeast Times and the Franklin Mills Mall for recognizing
9 these men and women for the many invaluable contributions they
10 have made to the communities and people of Northeast
11 Philadelphia; and be it further
12 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives and each of its
13 members encourage the public to acknowledge with respect and
14 honor the achievements of our law enforcement officers and fire
15 and emergency personnel, both in their jobs and in the many
16 community activities for which they so generously volunteer
17 their time; and be it further
18 RESOLVED, That October 10, 1995, be designated as "Northeast
19 Philadelphia Police and Fire Appreciation Day."
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