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AL HJR33
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
4/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Craig Ford
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AI Summary
- Designates the Friday of Fire Prevention Week each year as "Firefighter Appreciation Day" in Alabama
- Encourages all Alabamians to celebrate and honor the significant roles of firefighters in the United States
- Acknowledges that firefighters work 24-hour shifts, perform emergency rescues, conduct hazardous material cleanups, and experience high injury and illness rates
- Notes that in 2012 approximately 307,000 firefighters were employed, with 91 percent working for local governments and volunteer firefighters comprising the majority in many areas
- Recognizes Fire Prevention Week's commemoration of the 1871 Great Chicago Fire, which killed over 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, and destroyed more than 17,400 structures
Legislative Description
Firefighter Appreciation Day, the Friday of Fire Prevention Week each year, named
Resolutions, Designation
Last Action
Forwarded to Governor at 2:47 p.m. on April 2, 2015.
4/2/2015
Committee Referrals
Rules3/18/2015
Rules3/5/2015
Full Bill Text
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