PRINTER'S NO. 3245
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
841
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY DRISCOLL, COHEN, KINSEY, KIM, DONATUCCI, PHILLIPS-
HILL, TOOHIL, BIZZARRO, W. KELLER, MILLARD, FREEMAN, BURNS,
SCHLOSSBERG, VEREB, WHITE, DEAN, WHEELAND, SONNEY, DUSH,
BOYLE, MURT, SANTORA, LONGIETTI, BOBACK, CALTAGIRONE,
MACKENZIE, PETRARCA, DAVIS, KIRKLAND, HENNESSEY, J. HARRIS,
V. BROWN, KAUFFMAN, READSHAW, DiGIROLAMO, R. BROWN, SCHLEGEL
CULVER, CORBIN, TOEPEL, COX, TAYLOR, MASSER, D. COSTA, FARRY,
YOUNGBLOOD, RAPP, GIBBONS, McCARTER, PAYNE, MARSICO, FEE,
O'NEILL, A. HARRIS, ROZZI, WARD, SAYLOR, ROSS, MCCLINTON,
NEILSON AND DEASY, APRIL 29, 2016
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 29, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of May 9 through May 15, 2016, as "Fallen
Firefighters Survivors' Week" in Pennsylvania; and
designating May 13, 2016, as "Fallen Firefighters Survivors'
Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Throughout this Commonwealth, thousands of
firefighters daily respond to fires and other disasters, putting
their lives at risk with each call to duty; and
WHEREAS, Tragically, not all firefighters who respond make it
back to the station alive; and
WHEREAS, Each fallen firefighter leaves behind family and
loved ones in addition to fellow firefighters; and
WHEREAS, The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF)
was created by the Congress of the United States in 1992 to lead
a nationwide effort to remember America's fallen firefighters;
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WHEREAS, Since that time, the NFFF has developed and expanded
programs to honor our fallen heroes and remember their families
and coworkers; and
WHEREAS, The NFFF receives no direct Federal funding but
instead relies on grants, individual and corporate donations and
fundraising events; and
WHEREAS, On May 31, 2016, the Middletown Country Club will
host the 9th Annual Southeastern Pennsylvania Fallen
Firefighters Memorial Golf Tournament to raise funds for
survivors of fallen firefighters; and
WHEREAS, The tournament will benefit the NFFF and the
International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 22 Survivors
Fund; and
WHEREAS, It is fitting we honor the firefighting community
whenever possible by helping their survivors because the
firefighting community is constantly available to serve the
people of this Commonwealth; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
week of May 9 through May 15, 2016, as "Fallen Firefighters
Survivors' Week" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate May 13,
2016, as "Fallen Firefighters Survivors' Day" in Pennsylvania.
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