SPONSOR: Sen. Hocker & Rep. Gray Sens. Buckson, Gay, Hansen, Hoffner, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Walsh, Wilson; Reps. Briggs King, Carson, Hensley, Hilovsky, K. Johnson, D. Short, Michael Smith, K. Williams, Yearick DELAWARE STATE SENATE 152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 75 PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 28, 2023, AS NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
SPONSOR: Sen. Hocker & Rep. Gray Sens. Buckson, Gay, Hansen, Hoffner, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Walsh, Wilson; Reps. Briggs King, Carson, Hensley, Hilovsky, K. Johnson, D. Short, Michael Smith, K. Williams, Yearick
SPONSOR: Sen. Hocker & Rep. Gray
Sens. Buckson, Gay, Hansen, Hoffner, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Walsh, Wilson; Reps. Briggs King, Carson, Hensley, Hilovsky, K. Johnson, D. Short, Michael Smith, K. Williams, Yearick
SPONSOR:
Sen. Hocker & Rep. Gray
Sens. Buckson, Gay, Hansen, Hoffner, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Walsh, Wilson; Reps. Briggs King, Carson, Hensley, Hilovsky, K. Johnson, D. Short, Michael Smith, K. Williams, Yearick
DELAWARE STATE SENATE
152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 75
PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 28, 2023, AS NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
WHEREAS, first responders include professional and volunteer fire fighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians, and paramedic workers in the United States; and WHEREAS, first responders deserve to be recognized for their commitment to safety, defense, and honor; and WHEREAS, according to the Department of Homeland Security, an estimated 4.6 million first responders serve communities across the United States; and WHEREAS, Congress made October 28th National First Responders Day in 2017; and WHEREAS, we should thank our firefighters, police officers, paramedics and EMTs every day but October 28th offers a unique opportunity to show our appreciation; and WHEREAS, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, first responders were on the frontlines, working around the clock to save lives; and WHEREAS, outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters cause destruction across the U.S., requiring firefighters and other first responders to show up in unprecedented numbers; and WHEREAS, these heroic men and women are the first ones on the scene of natural disasters, tragedies, and accidents, thereby devoting their lives to making the world a better and safer place; and WHEREAS, during times of national crisis, first responders have consistently been a source of aid, hope, and comfort for all Americans; and WHEREAS, our first responders save countless lives every day, and many tragically pay the ultimate price in the line of duty a sacrifice we should never forget; and WHEREAS, National First Responders Day is our opportunity to show gratitude and to recognize the professionals who play an important role in ensuring the safety of every American. NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that Saturday, October 28, 2023, is recognized as National First Responders Day in the State of Delaware.
WHEREAS, first responders include professional and volunteer fire fighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians, and paramedic workers in the United States; and
WHEREAS, first responders deserve to be recognized for their commitment to safety, defense, and honor; and
WHEREAS, according to the Department of Homeland Security, an estimated 4.6 million first responders serve communities across the United States; and
WHEREAS, Congress made October 28th National First Responders Day in 2017; and
WHEREAS, we should thank our firefighters, police officers, paramedics and EMTs every day but October 28th offers a unique opportunity to show our appreciation; and
WHEREAS, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, first responders were on the frontlines, working around the clock to save lives; and
WHEREAS, outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters cause destruction across the U.S., requiring firefighters and other first responders to show up in unprecedented numbers; and
WHEREAS, these heroic men and women are the first ones on the scene of natural disasters, tragedies, and accidents, thereby devoting their lives to making the world a better and safer place; and
WHEREAS, during times of national crisis, first responders have consistently been a source of aid, hope, and comfort for all Americans; and
WHEREAS, our first responders save countless lives every day, and many tragically pay the ultimate price in the line of duty a sacrifice we should never forget; and
WHEREAS, National First Responders Day is our opportunity to show gratitude and to recognize the professionals who play an important role in ensuring the safety of every American.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that Saturday, October 28, 2023, is recognized as National First Responders Day in the State of Delaware.
SYNOPSIS This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims Saturday, October 28, 2023, as National First Responders Day in the State of Delaware. Author: Senator Hocker
SYNOPSIS
This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims Saturday, October 28, 2023, as National First Responders Day in the State of Delaware.
Author: Senator Hocker