PRINTER'S NO. 3335
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
750
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY D. MILLER, FARRY, ENGLISH, PASHINSKI, BOBACK,
NEILSON, LONGIETTI, P. COSTA, A. DAVIS, BIZZARRO, READSHAW,
KINSEY, SCHLOSSBERG, YOUNGBLOOD, BURNS, BARRAR, DONATUCCI,
GALLOWAY, MALONEY, TOOHIL, MILLARD, MARSHALL, J. McNEILL,
WATSON, RAVENSTAHL, DAVIS, MURT, SAYLOR, DEASY, KAVULICH,
DiGIROLAMO, MARSICO, STURLA, SCHWEYER, CALTAGIRONE, WARREN
AND BRADFORD, APRIL 16, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 16, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and
honoring the IAFF and its membership on this momentous and
important occasion.
WHEREAS, The International Association of Fire Fighters
(IAFF) was officially formed at precisely 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time on February 28, 1918, to unite firefighters for
better wages, improved safety and greater service to their
communities; and
WHEREAS, One hundred years ago, 36 delegates from the
original 24 local unions came together to form the IAFF, at a
time when firefighters worked seven days a week and had few
benefits and when safety meant putting a wet towel over your
face before running into flames; and
WHEREAS, The IAFF became the voice of the firefighter and the
protector of the protector; and
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WHEREAS, Pittsburgh firefighters organized in 1903 under the
affiliation of the American Federation of Labor Local 11431 and
would become the very first local under IAFF, Local 1, when the
IAFF was officially formed in 1918; and
WHEREAS, Since Pittsburgh, the IAFF has grown to represent
firefighters in Philadelphia, Scranton, Lancaster, Allentown,
Reading, Johnstown, Altoona, Dunmore, Harrisburg, Bethlehem,
Hazelton, Aliquippa, Chester, Lebanon and countless departments
throughout this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, With headquarters in Washington, DC, and Ottawa,
Ontario, Canada, the IAFF proudly represents more than 310,000
full-time professional firefighters and paramedics in more than
3,200 affiliates who are part of a coveted profession that
requires extensive skill, training and dedication and who
protect more than 85% of the population in communities
throughout the United States and Canada; and
WHEREAS, The IAFF and its members help to make a positive
impact on firefighters' jobs, livelihoods, health and retirement
security and ensure that this noble profession continues to be
as safe as it can be; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
100th anniversary of the creation and formation of the
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and honor the
IAFF and its membership on this momentous and important
occasion.
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