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2019 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 41
BY REPRESENTATIVE FOIL
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend first responders in Louisiana and to designate Tuesday, April 30, 2019, as First
Responders Appreciation Day at the Louisiana state capitol.
WHEREAS, first responders generally include professional and volunteer fire
fighters, police officers, emergency medical services personnel, and public health officials;
and
WHEREAS, this core group is augmented by local and state emergency management
workers, support agencies, community organizations, and volunteers who work to support
the frontline responders and to respond to the needs of those in harm's way; and
WHEREAS, together they form a vital pillar of our communities and play a crucial
role in saving lives and in ensuring public safety, especially in times of crisis; and
WHEREAS, in performing their services, first responders are regularly called to
work devotedly and selflessly for the benefit of others, regardless of the risks incurred to
themselves; and
WHEREAS, many hours of education and training are required to develop the
expertise necessary to respond at a moment's notice and to work on the frontlines of a
multitude of emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, despite the best preparation, far too often, such emergency situations
result in first responders making the ultimate sacrifice; and
WHEREAS, whether assisting an individual in a particular emergency situation or
a number of individuals suffering from the aftermath of a mass terrorist attack or other act
of violence, it is the heroic work of first responders working together that helps to save lives
and property; and
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WHEREAS, first responders deserve recognition for their courageous work and for
the personal risks they take on to protect our communities, and thus they should be honored
for the contributions that they make to enhance our quality of life and overall sense of
security.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend first responders for their service and contributions to the people of the great state
of Louisiana and does hereby designate Tuesday, April 30, 2019, as First Responders
Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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