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IL HR0588

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Burke

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Recognizes September 11th as Illinois Volunteer Firefighters' Day to honor volunteer firefighters who serve across the state
  • Notes that Illinois has approximately 45,000 firefighters, of which roughly 31,000 are volunteers
  • States that volunteer firefighters undergo training and perform duties at their own expense solely to help their communities
  • Acknowledges that firefighters face significant dangers, with an average of 107 firefighters dying in the line of duty annually across the United States
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the State Fire Marshal and the President of the Illinois Firefighters Association

Legislative Description

NATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS DAY

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

4/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Fire Protection3/8/2010
Rules10/5/2009

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