SENATE RESOLUTION 23

(By Senators Boso, Plymale, Stollings, Unger, Blair, Leonhardt, Carmichael, Laird, Williams, Prezioso and Kessler)

[Introduced February 4, 2016.]

Recognizing firefighters throughout the State of West Virginia on Firemen’s Day at the Capitol.

Whereas, Firefighters are a vital part of the emergency response system that serves our communities throughout West Virginia; and

Whereas, Firefighters train, plan and prepare to respond to emergencies threatening the lives of our citizens every day; and

Whereas, Firefighters throughout the state provide not only fire response services but also education on fire prevention, emergency medical care and building safety; and

Whereas, Volunteer firefighters save citizens $139.8 billion annually and another $450 billion in insurance premiums throughout the United States; and

Whereas, Ninety percent of firefighters in West Virginia are volunteers giving altruistically of their time to keep our communities safe in times of dire need; and

Whereas, Firefighters serve our citizens twenty-four hours a day, always ready and willing to respond to any call; and

Whereas, It is fitting that the Senate recognizes the firefighters throughout the State of West Virginia for their dedication and commitment to the citizens of the State of West Virginia; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate recognizes firefighters throughout the State of West Virginia on Firemen’s Day at the Capitol; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of Firemen’s Day at the Capitol.